Missouri Layoffs — April 2016
Employers in Missouri posted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2016, affecting an estimated 652 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to March and down 8% versus April 2015. The average filing covered 163 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 589 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 63 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 589 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 1 | 330 |
| Greene | 1 | 240 |
| Jasper | 1 | 63 |
| Clay | 1 | 19 |
Newton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 330 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho | 1 | 330 |
| Springfield | 1 | 240 |
| Joplin | 1 | 63 |
| North Kansas City | 1 | 19 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 589 |
The high proportion of closures (90% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Rivers Foods | Neosho | 330 | Closure | |
| Polar Tank Trailer | Springfield | 240 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Joplin | 63 | ||
| Inteva Products | North Kansas City | 19 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Twin Rivers Foods at its Neosho facility, reporting 330 affected workers. Polar Tank Trailer followed with 240 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.