Kentucky Layoffs — December 2005
Employers in Kentucky submitted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2005, putting at risk an estimated 323 workers — down from November. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 177 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 177 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| McCreary | 1 | 177 |
| Butler | 1 | 83 |
| Lawrence | 1 | 63 |
McCreary was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 177 workers across 1 notices.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 323 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSportsac | 177 | Closure | ||
| Kellwood | 83 | Closure | ||
| American National Rubber | 63 | Closure |
Topping the list was LeSportsac at its Kentucky facility, reporting 177 affected workers. Kellwood followed with 83 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.