Kentucky Layoffs — November 2007
Employers in Kentucky submitted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2007, putting at risk an estimated 264 workers — down from October. The average filing covered 132 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 260 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 4 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 260 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 4 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 260 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 260 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1 | 260 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 260 |
| Layoff | 1 | 4 |
The high proportion of closures (98% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Plastic & Engineering | Louisville | 260 | Closure | |
| Bendix | 4 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Jones Plastic & Engineering at its Louisville facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Bendix followed with 4 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.