Kansas Layoffs — December 2007
Employers in Kansas submitted 1 WARN Act notices in December 2007, putting at risk an estimated 270 workers — down from November and up 145% versus December 2006. The average filing covered 270 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 270 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 270 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 1 | 270 |
Shawnee felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 270 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | 1 | 270 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas | Topeka | 270 |
Topping the list was BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas at its Topeka facility, reporting 270 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.