Missouri Layoffs — March 2026
Employers in Missouri recorded 1 WARN Act notices in March 2026, covering approximately 65 workers — marking a decline from February and down 84% versus March 2025. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 65 |
The Wholesale Trade sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 65 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 65 |
Saint Louis City was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 65 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 65 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saks & | St. Louis | 65 | Closure |
Leading the list was Saks & at its St. Louis facility, reporting 65 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.