Missouri Layoffs — November 2017
Employers in Missouri posted 4 WARN Act notices in November 2017, affecting an estimated 305 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and up 190% versus November 2016. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 115 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 75 |
| Retail | 1 | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 53 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 115 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Professional Services reported 75 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 3 | 252 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 53 |
Jackson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 252 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2 | 190 |
| Independence | 1 | 62 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 305 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred Hospitals East, LLC DBA Kindred Hospital | Kansas City | 115 | Closure | |
| Sedgwick | Kansas City | 75 | Closure | |
| Kmart | Independence | 62 | Closure | |
| HM Dunn AeroSystems | St. Louis | 53 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Kindred Hospitals East, LLC DBA Kindred Hospital at its Kansas City facility, reporting 115 affected workers. Sedgwick followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.