Missouri Layoffs — May 2019
Employers in Missouri logged 2 WARN Act notices in May 2019, involving roughly 388 workers — climbing above April and down 50% versus May 2018. The average filing covered 194 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 293 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 95 |
The Transportation sector dominated layoff filings with 293 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Accommodation & Food reported 95 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 293 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 95 |
Jackson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 293 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1 | 293 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 95 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Missouri this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Student | Kansas City | 293 | ||
| Aramark | St. Louis | 95 |
The biggest impact was at First Student at its Kansas City facility, reporting 293 affected workers. Aramark followed with 95 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.