Kansas Layoffs — September 2007
Employers in Kansas posted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2007, affecting an estimated 132 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 132 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saline | 1 | 132 |
Saline absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 132 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salina | 1 | 132 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream Communications | Salina | 132 |
The largest notice was filed by Windstream Communications at its Salina facility, reporting 132 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.