Kentucky Layoffs — November 2008
Employers in Kentucky posted 5 WARN Act notices in November 2008, affecting an estimated 364 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and up 38% versus November 2007. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 267 |
| Retail | 2 | 97 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 267 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Retail reported 97 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 154 |
| Shelby | 1 | 64 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 154 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1 | 154 |
| Bowling Green | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 203 |
| Layoff | 3 | 161 |
The high proportion of closures (56% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leggett & Platt | Louisville | 154 | Closure | |
| Martinrea Heavy Stamping | Bowling Green | 64 | Layoff | |
| GSI Commerce Solutions | 61 | Layoff | ||
| Worthington Industries | 49 | Closure | ||
| GSI Commerce Solutions | 36 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Leggett & Platt at its Louisville facility, reporting 154 affected workers. Martinrea Heavy Stamping followed with 64 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.