Layoffs in Missouri

WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)

Comprehensive layoff tracking for Missouri — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.

263% increase vs prior year (notices)228% increase vs prior year (employees)

58

WARN Notices

5,832

Employees Affected

49

Companies

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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Recent Activity — Last 90 Days

8 new WARN notices filed affecting 1,021 employees in Missouri. 74% of all notices are plant closures.

Missouri Labor Market Overview

Bureau of Labor Statistics data

State Unemployment

4.1%

as of 9/2025

Missouri Employment by Industry

BLS Current Employment Statistics

Total Nonfarm

3,040 employed

+0.9%

Total Private

2,569 employed

-0.4%

Education and Health Services

541 employed

-0.2%

Professional and Business Services

368 employed

+1.1%

Leisure and Hospitality

324 employed

-3.6%

Manufacturing

279 employed

+0.3%

Financial Activities

180 employed

+0.4%

Information

44 employed

+0.4%

Largest Layoffs in Missouri

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Oracle539Mar 31, 2026Layoff
Jack Cooper406Jan 14, 2025Closure
Penske Logistics LLC337Apr 30, 2025Closure
St. Luke’s Episcopal - Presbyterian Hospital336Jun 30, 2025Closure
Spectrum Healthcare Resources280Apr 7, 2025Closure

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Transportation & Logistics14 notices · 1,877 emp.
Healthcare13 notices · 1,068 emp.
Manufacturing12 notices · 1,413 emp.
Media & Entertainment4 notices · 35 emp.
Professional Services3 notices · 227 emp.
Technology3 notices · 629 emp.
Finance & Insurance3 notices · 166 emp.
Food & Hospitality2 notices · 135 emp.

Frequently Asked Questions

About layoffs in Missouri

How many layoffs have been reported in Missouri?

Missouri has had 58 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 5,832 employees across 49 companies. In the last 90 days, 8 new notices were filed affecting 1,021 workers.

What is the unemployment rate in Missouri?

The unemployment rate in Missouri is 4.1%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.

Which companies have the largest layoffs in Missouri?

The largest layoffs in Missouri include Oracle (539 employees), Jack Cooper (406 employees), Penske Logistics LLC (337 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Missouri labor department.

What industries are most affected by layoffs in Missouri?

The most affected industries in Missouri are Transportation & Logistics (14 notices), Healthcare (13 notices), Manufacturing (12 notices).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Missouri?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice101
Plant Closures43
Closure Rate74%

Top Cities in Missouri

St. Louis (city)
1,411emp.
Kirksville
62emp.
Kansas City
424emp.
Statewide
91emp.
Maryland Heights
10emp.
Springfield
188emp.
Hazelwood
220emp.
Milan
151emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-032 · 604 emp.
2026-023 · 171 emp.
2026-013 · 246 emp.
2025-122 · 364 emp.
2025-114 · 12 emp.
2025-102 · 98 emp.
2025-093 · 318 emp.
2025-085 · 94 emp.

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