Kansas Layoffs — July 2003
Employers in Kansas posted 2 WARN Act notices in July 2003, affecting an estimated 160 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 89% versus July 2002. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 135 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 25 |
The Wholesale Trade sector saw the heaviest impact with 135 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 25 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 1 | 135 |
| Sedgwick | 1 | 25 |
Shawnee saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 135 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | 1 | 135 |
| Wichita | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming | Topeka | 135 | ||
| Boeing | Wichita | 25 |
The largest notice was filed by Fleming at its Topeka facility, reporting 135 affected workers. Boeing followed with 25 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Wholesale Trade 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.