Kentucky Layoffs — April 1999
Employers in Kentucky posted 2 WARN Act notices in April 1999, affecting an estimated 314 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March. The average filing covered 157 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 102 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 102 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor | 1 | 212 |
| Boone/Kenton | 1 | 102 |
Taylor saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 212 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mc Henry | 1 | 102 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 314 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville Casket | 212 | Closure | ||
| Brake Parts | Mc Henry | 102 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Batesville Casket at its Kentucky facility, reporting 212 affected workers. Brake Parts followed with 102 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Kentucky. 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 Kentucky WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.