Missouri Layoffs — November 2015
Employers in Missouri posted 4 WARN Act notices in November 2015, affecting an estimated 797 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to October and down 2% versus November 2014. The average filing covered 199 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 571 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 151 |
| Other | 1 | 75 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 571 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 151 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 4 | 797 |
Jackson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 797 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit | 4 | 797 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 294 |
Closures accounted for 37% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serco | Lee's Summit | 503 | ||
| HeiTech Services | Lee's Summit | 151 | Closure | |
| CMI Management | Lee's Summit | 75 | Closure | |
| Dextera | Lee's Summit | 68 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Serco at its Lee's Summit facility, reporting 503 affected workers. HeiTech Services followed with 151 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Missouri. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Missouri WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.