Kansas Layoffs — October 2001
Employers in Kansas filed 3 WARN Act notices in October 2001, impacting roughly 2,253 workers — representing a notable rise over September. The average filing covered 751 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1,300 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 803 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 150 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,300 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 803 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 2 | 2,103 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 150 |
Johnson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 93% of all affected workers with 2,103 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | 2 | 2,103 |
| Independence | 1 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | Overland Park | 1,300 | ||
| Health Midwest - Menorah Medical Center | Overland Park | 803 | ||
| Cessna of Independence | Independence | 150 |
The single largest action involved Sprint at its Overland Park facility, reporting 1,300 affected workers. Health Midwest - Menorah Medical Center followed with 803 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Kansas labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Kansas. 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 Kansas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.