Missouri Layoffs — January 2020
Employers in Missouri logged 2 WARN Act notices in January 2020, involving roughly 236 workers — falling below December and down 61% versus January 2019. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 168 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 68 |
The Professional Services sector dominated layoff filings with 168 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Healthcare reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 168 |
| Jackson | 1 | 68 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 168 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 1 | 168 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 168 |
| Layoff | 1 | 68 |
The high proportion of closures (71% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentrix CVG Corporation (formerly Convergys) | Arnold | 168 | Closure | |
| Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City | Kansas City | 68 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Concentrix CVG Corporation (formerly Convergys) at its Arnold facility, reporting 168 affected workers. Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City followed with 68 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.