Kansas Layoffs — May 2008
Employers in Kansas posted 4 WARN Act notices in May 2008, affecting an estimated 411 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and up 384% versus May 2007. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 178 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100 |
| Transportation | 1 | 89 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 44 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 178 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 2 | 222 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 100 |
| Sedgwick | 1 | 89 |
Johnson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 222 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | 2 | 222 |
| Independence | 1 | 100 |
| Wichita | 1 | 89 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Overland Park | 178 | ||
| Heartland Cement | Independence | 100 | ||
| Air Midwest | Wichita | 89 | ||
| Brooke Capital | Overland Park | 44 |
The largest notice was filed by Pizza Hut at its Overland Park facility, reporting 178 affected workers. Heartland Cement followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.