Kansas Layoffs — September 2007
Employers in Kansas filed 1 WARN Act notices in September 2007, impacting roughly 132 workers — representing a notable rise over August and down 74% versus September 2006. The average filing covered 132 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 132 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 132 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 1 | 132 |
Sedgwick absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 132 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 1 | 132 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 132 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream Communications | Wichita | 132 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Windstream Communications at its Wichita facility, reporting 132 affected 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 Information & Technology 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.