Missouri Layoffs — June 2024
Employers in Missouri filed 3 WARN Act notices in June 2024, impacting roughly 368 workers — representing a pullback from May and down 54% versus June 2023. The average filing covered 123 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 187 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 101 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 80 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 187 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 101 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 2 | 267 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 101 |
Jackson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 267 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2 | 267 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 101 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 267 |
| Closure | 1 | 101 |
Closures accounted for 27% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting | Kansas City | 187 | Layoff | |
| The Cheesecake Factory | Chesterfield | 101 | Closure | |
| Oregon Tool | Kansas City | 80 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting at its Kansas City facility, reporting 187 affected workers. The Cheesecake Factory followed with 101 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.