Kentucky Layoffs — July 2000
Employers in Kentucky posted 3 WARN Act notices in July 2000, affecting an estimated 250 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 12% versus July 1999. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 141 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 59 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 50 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 141 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 59 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 141 |
| Kenton | 1 | 59 |
| Christian | 1 | 50 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 141 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 191 |
| Lexington | 1 | 59 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 191 |
| Layoff | 1 | 59 |
The high proportion of closures (76% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillard's | Louisville | 141 | Closure | |
| APAC Customer Services | Lexington | 59 | Layoff | |
| Genlyte Thomas | Louisville | 50 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Dillard's at its Louisville facility, reporting 141 affected workers. APAC Customer Services followed with 59 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.