Kentucky Layoffs — September 2001
Employers in Kentucky filed 3 WARN Act notices in September 2001, impacting roughly 319 workers — representing a notable rise over August and down 74% versus September 2000. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 140 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 90 |
The Mining & Energy sector led the way in workforce reductions with 140 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 90 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Perry | 1 | 140 |
| Boone | 1 | 90 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 89 |
Perry saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 140 workers across 1 notices.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 229 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAS Mine of Aero Energy | 140 | Layoff | ||
| Landis Gardner | 90 | |||
| New World Pasta | 89 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved EAS Mine of Aero Energy at its Kentucky facility, reporting 140 affected workers. Landis Gardner followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.