Kansas Layoffs — August 2003
Employers in Kansas submitted 5 WARN Act notices in August 2003, putting at risk an estimated 572 workers — up substantially from 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 378 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Professional Services reported 143 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 3 | 378 |
| Montgomery | 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 |
| Independence | 1 | 143 |
| Overland Park | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 455 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna | Wichita | 300 | Layoff | |
| Innovative Marketing Strategies | Independence | 143 | Layoff | |
| Boeing | Wichita | 66 | ||
| Kemper Auto and Home | Overland Park | 51 | ||
| Learjet | Wichita | 12 | Layoff |
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.