Kansas Layoffs — May 2002
Employers in Kansas posted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2002, affecting an estimated 96 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 34% versus May 2001. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 96 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 96 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte | 1 | 96 |
Wyandotte was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 96 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Paper | Kansas City | 96 |
The largest notice was filed by International Paper at its Kansas City facility, reporting 96 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Kansas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.