Kansas Layoffs — February 2008
Employers in Kansas reported 1 WARN Act notices in February 2008, displacing an estimated 300 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 7% versus February 2007. The average filing covered 300 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 300 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 300 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 1 | 300 |
Lyon saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Emporia | 1 | 300 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Fresh Meats | Emporia | 300 |
The most significant filing came from Tyson Fresh Meats at its Emporia facility, reporting 300 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Kansas'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 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.