Missouri Layoffs — September 2023
Employers in Missouri posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2023, affecting an estimated 182 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 181 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 1 |
The Wholesale Trade sector saw the heaviest impact with 181 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Real Estate reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 1 | 181 |
| Jackson | 1 | 1 |
Saint Louis felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 99% of all affected workers with 181 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 1 | 181 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 181 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Surroundings | St. Louis | 181 | Closure | |
| Divvy Homes | Kansas City | 1 |
The largest notice was filed by Soft Surroundings at its St. Louis facility, reporting 181 affected workers. Divvy Homes followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Wholesale Trade 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.