Kansas Layoffs — November 2005
Employers in Kansas filed 2 WARN Act notices in November 2005, impacting roughly 373 workers — representing a pullback from October and up 543% versus November 2004. The average filing covered 186 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 258 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 115 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 258 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 115 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 1 | 258 |
| Johnson | 1 | 115 |
Sedgwick felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 258 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 1 | 258 |
| Overland Park | 1 | 115 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Wichita | 258 | ||
| FBD Consulting | Overland Park | 115 |
The single largest action involved Boeing at its Wichita facility, reporting 258 affected workers. FBD Consulting followed with 115 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.