Kentucky Layoffs — August 2004
Employers in Kentucky posted 4 WARN Act notices in August 2004, affecting an estimated 563 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 259 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 250 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 259 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 250 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 259 |
| Crittenden | 1 | 150 |
| Livingston | 1 | 100 |
| Trigg | 1 | 54 |
Jefferson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 259 workers across 1 notices.
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kentucky this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Satellite Television | 259 | |||
| Crittenden Health Systems Crittenden County Convalescent Center | 150 | |||
| Crittenden Health Systems Salem Springlake Care Center | 100 | |||
| Chelsea Industries | 54 |
The largest notice was filed by Pegasus Satellite Television at its Kentucky facility, reporting 259 affected workers. Crittenden Health Systems Crittenden County Convalescent Center followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Kentucky. 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 Kentucky WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.