Missouri Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Missouri reported 2 WARN Act notices in December 2020, displacing an estimated 184 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 26% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 121 |
| Transportation | 1 | 63 |
The Construction sector topped the list of affected industries with 121 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield area | 1 | 121 |
| Liberty | 1 | 63 |
Springfield area absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 121 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield area | 1 | 121 |
| Liberty | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 184 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journagan Construction | Springfield area | 121 | Layoff | |
| CEVA Logistics | Liberty | 63 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Journagan Construction at its Springfield area facility, reporting 121 affected workers. CEVA Logistics followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Construction 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.