Missouri Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Missouri submitted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2021, putting at risk an estimated 63 workers — down from February and down 99% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 32 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 47 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 16 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 47 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 16 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 1 | 47 |
| Jackson | 1 | 16 |
Warren saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 47 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wright City | 1 | 47 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 47 |
| Closure | 1 | 16 |
Closures accounted for 25% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natiolan Express LLC DBA Durham School Services | Wright City | 47 | Layoff | |
| Pomeroy | Kansas City | 16 | Closure |
Topping the list was Natiolan Express LLC DBA Durham School Services at its Wright City facility, reporting 47 affected workers. Pomeroy followed with 16 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.