Kansas Layoffs — February 2004
Employers in Kansas posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2004, affecting an estimated 193 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 83% versus February 2003. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 193 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 193 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 2 | 193 |
Sedgwick saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 193 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 2 | 193 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier | Wichita | 156 | ||
| Boeing | Wichita | 37 |
The largest notice was filed by Bombardier at its Wichita facility, reporting 156 affected workers. Boeing followed with 37 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.