Kentucky Layoffs — February 2005
Employers in Kentucky logged 1 WARN Act notices in February 2005, involving roughly 169 workers and down 85% versus February 2004. The average filing covered 169 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 169 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 169 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski | 1 | 169 |
Pulaski was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 169 workers across 1 notices.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 169 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Plumbing | 169 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Crane Plumbing at its Kentucky facility, reporting 169 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to a mixed picture for Kentucky'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 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.