Kansas Layoffs — August 2004
Employers in Kansas recorded 5 WARN Act notices in August 2004, covering approximately 297 workers — marking a decline from July and down 48% versus August 2003. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 292 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5 |
The Mining & Energy sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 292 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 5 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 5 | 297 |
Johnson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 297 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa | 1 | 292 |
| Overland Park | 4 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Satellite Television | Lenexa | 292 | ||
| Guidant Sales | Overland Park | 2 | ||
| Guidant Sales | Overland Park | 1 | ||
| Guidant Sales | Overland Park | 1 | ||
| Guidant Sales | Overland Park | 1 |
Leading the list was Pegasus Satellite Television at its Lenexa facility, reporting 292 affected workers. Guidant Sales followed with 2 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Kansas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Mining & Energy 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.