Kentucky Layoffs — February 2009
Employers in Kentucky submitted 4 WARN Act notices in February 2009, putting at risk an estimated 352 workers — down from January and up 116% versus February 2008. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 140 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 95 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 140 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Information & Technology reported 95 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
Geographic details were not available for filings in Kentucky this month.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 295 |
| Closure | 1 | 57 |
Closures accounted for 16% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agc | 140 | Layoff | ||
| Skf | 95 | Layoff | ||
| Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) | 60 | Layoff | ||
| Webasto Roof Systems | 57 | Closure |
Topping the list was Agc at its Kentucky facility, reporting 140 affected workers. Skf followed with 95 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.