Kansas Layoffs — November 2001
Employers in Kansas submitted 3 WARN Act notices in November 2001, putting at risk an estimated 391 workers — down from October. The average filing covered 130 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 346 |
| Retail | 1 | 45 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 346 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Retail reported 45 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 2 | 346 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 45 |
Johnson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 346 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa | 2 | 346 |
| Independence | 1 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergent Label Technology | Lenexa | 213 | ||
| Andrews McMeel Publishing | Lenexa | 133 | ||
| Dillions Grocery | Independence | 45 |
Topping the list was Convergent Label Technology at its Lenexa facility, reporting 213 affected workers. Andrews McMeel Publishing followed with 133 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.