Kansas Layoffs — September 2008
Employers in Kansas reported 1 WARN Act notices in September 2008, displacing an estimated 86 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and down 35% versus September 2007. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 86 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 86 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 1 | 86 |
Shawnee absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 86 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | 1 | 86 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YRC Worldwide's Norht American Transportation | Topeka | 86 |
The most significant filing came from YRC Worldwide's Norht American Transportation at its Topeka facility, reporting 86 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Kansas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.