Kentucky Layoffs — December 1999
Employers in Kentucky submitted 3 WARN Act notices in December 1999, putting at risk an estimated 380 workers — down from November. The average filing covered 127 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 335 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 45 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 335 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 45 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Todd | 1 | 335 |
| Hardin | 1 | 34 |
| Christian | 1 | 11 |
Todd was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 335 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Allegre | 1 | 335 |
| Louisville | 2 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 346 |
The high proportion of closures (91% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardco | Allegre | 335 | Closure | |
| Collis, Incl | Louisville | 34 | ||
| Phelps Dodge | Louisville | 11 | Closure |
Topping the list was Ardco at its Allegre facility, reporting 335 affected workers. Collis, Incl followed with 34 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.