Employers in Missouri submitted 18 WARN Act notices in May 2020, putting at risk an estimated 5,003 workers — down from April and up 545% versus May 2019. The average filing covered 278 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7 | 1,923 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 1,543 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 697 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 317 |
| Education | 1 | 112 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 84 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 1,923 workers across 7 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 1,543 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Charles | 2 | 1,034 |
| Jackson | 3 | 889 |
| Greene | 2 | 808 |
| St. Louis | 3 | 806 |
| Clay | 2 | 769 |
St. Charles saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 21% of all affected workers with 1,034 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 6 | 1,139 |
| St. Charles | 2 | 1,034 |
| Springfield | 2 | 808 |
| Lee's Summit | 1 | 697 |
| Multiple Locations | 1 | 663 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 17 | 4,876 |
| Closure | 1 | 127 |
Closures accounted for 3% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameristar Casino Resort Spa - St. Charles | St. Charles | 947 | Layoff | 2020-05-22 |
| Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE) | Lee's Summit | 697 | Layoff | 2020-05-22 |
| Mercy Hospital - Springfield | Springfield | 696 | Layoff | 2020-05-22 |
| Mercy Hospital - St. Louis | Multiple Locations | 663 | Layoff | 2020-05-22 |
| Ameristar Casino Hotel - Kansas City | Kansas City | 578 | Layoff | 2020-05-22 |
| Leggett & Platt - Corporate Offices | Carthage | 200 | Layoff | 2020-05-12 |
| TriWest Healthcare Alliance | Kansas City | 191 | Layoff | 2020-05-11 |
| Cox Automotive | Kansas City | 174 | Layoff | 2020-05-08 |
| Cox Automotive | Bridgeton | 141 | Layoff | 2020-05-08 |
| First Student - House Springs | House Springs | 127 | Closure | 2020-05-01 |
| Atrium Hospitality - Springfield University Plaza | Springfield | 112 | Layoff | 2020-05-11 |
| Atrium Hospitality - Jefferson City Capitol Plaza | Jefferson City | 108 | Layoff | 2020-05-18 |
| Atrium Hospitality - Kansas City Embassy Suites | Kansas City | 92 | Layoff | 2020-05-18 |
| Atrium Hospitality - St. Charles Embassy Suites | St. Charles | 87 | Layoff | 2020-05-11 |
| Merritt Hospitality, LLC - Hilton KC Airport | Kansas City | 86 | Layoff | 2020-05-26 |
Topping the list was Ameristar Casino Resort Spa - St. Charles at its St. Charles facility, reporting 947 affected workers. Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE) followed with 697 workers.
These figures highlight 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.
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