Kansas Layoffs — October 2004
Employers in Kansas filed 2 WARN Act notices in October 2004, impacting roughly 98 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 84% versus October 2003. The average filing covered 49 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 51 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 47 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 51 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 47 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 1 | 51 |
| Reno | 1 | 47 |
Sedgwick was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 51 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 1 | 51 |
| Hutchinson | 1 | 47 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier | Wichita | 51 | ||
| Sara Lee Bakery Group | Hutchinson | 47 |
The single largest action involved Bombardier at its Wichita facility, reporting 51 affected workers. Sara Lee Bakery Group followed with 47 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.