Missouri Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Missouri reported 2 WARN Act notices in May 2021, displacing an estimated 130 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 97% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 63 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 67 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 1 | 67 |
| Greene | 1 | 63 |
Saint Louis saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 67 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood | 1 | 67 |
| Springfield | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 130 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Couriers | Hazelwood | 67 | Layoff | |
| Masonite | Springfield | 63 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Associated Couriers at its Hazelwood facility, reporting 67 affected workers. Masonite followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.