Kentucky Layoffs — May 2008
Employers in Kentucky filed 1 WARN Act notices in May 2008, impacting roughly 178 workers — representing a pullback from April. The average filing covered 178 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 178 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 178 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
Geographic details were not available for filings in Kentucky this month.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 178 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-J, Inc. dba Nypro Kentucky | 178 | Closure |
The single largest action involved D-J, Inc. dba Nypro Kentucky at its Kentucky facility, reporting 178 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Kentucky'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 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.