Missouri Layoffs — December 2018
Employers in Missouri filed 2 WARN Act notices in December 2018, impacting roughly 301 workers — representing a notable rise over November and up 6% versus December 2017. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 172 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 129 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 172 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 129 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clay | 1 | 172 |
| Jackson | 1 | 129 |
Clay absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 172 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2 | 301 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 301 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Wurst | Kansas City | 172 | Closure | |
| Two Rivers Behavioral Health System | Kansas City | 129 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Henry Wurst at its Kansas City facility, reporting 172 affected workers. Two Rivers Behavioral Health System followed with 129 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Missouri labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.