Kansas Layoffs — July 2004
Employers in Kansas recorded 6 WARN Act notices in July 2004, covering approximately 467 workers — marking a decline from June and up 192% versus July 2003. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 218 |
| Utilities | 1 | 123 |
| Construction | 1 | 65 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 55 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 2 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 218 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Utilities reported 123 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 3 | 343 |
| Johnson | 1 | 4 |
Sedgwick saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 343 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 3 | 343 |
| Overland Park | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 6 | 467 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via Christi | Wichita | 218 | Layoff | |
| Ace Electrical Acquisitions | Wichita | 123 | Layoff | |
| Harrington-Scanlon Roofing | 65 | Layoff | ||
| Risk Management Alternatives | 55 | Layoff | ||
| Guidant Sales | Overland Park | 4 | Layoff | |
| Bombardier/Learjet | Wichita | 2 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Via Christi at its Wichita facility, reporting 218 affected workers. Ace Electrical Acquisitions followed with 123 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.