Kansas Layoffs — August 2003
Employers in Kansas filed 5 WARN Act notices in August 2003, impacting roughly 572 workers — representing a notable rise over July and down 37% versus August 2002. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 378 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 143 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 51 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 378 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 143 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 3 | 378 |
| Crawford | 1 | 143 |
| Johnson | 1 | 51 |
Sedgwick bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 378 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 3 | 378 |
| Pittsburg | 1 | 143 |
| Overland Park | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna | Wichita | 300 | ||
| Innovative Marketing Strategies | Pittsburg | 143 | ||
| Boeing | Wichita | 66 | ||
| Kemper Auto and Home | Overland Park | 51 | ||
| Learjet | Wichita | 12 |
The single largest action involved Cessna at its Wichita facility, reporting 300 affected workers. Innovative Marketing Strategies followed with 143 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.