Kansas Layoffs — July 2009
Employers in Kansas posted 6 WARN Act notices in July 2009, affecting an estimated 449 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and up 39% versus July 2008. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 319 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 68 |
| Retail | 1 | 62 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 319 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 3 | 249 |
| Doniphan | 1 | 70 |
| Johnson | 1 | 68 |
| Shawnee | 1 | 62 |
Sedgwick saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 249 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 3 | 249 |
| Elwood | 1 | 70 |
| Olathe | 1 | 68 |
| Topeka | 1 | 62 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawker Beechcraft | Wichita | 155 | ||
| Snorkel | Elwood | 70 | ||
| Sprint | Olathe | 68 | ||
| Ritz Camera Centers | Topeka | 62 | ||
| Boeing | Wichita | 53 | ||
| Coca-Cola Enterprises | Wichita | 41 |
The largest notice was filed by Hawker Beechcraft at its Wichita facility, reporting 155 affected workers. Snorkel followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kansas'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 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.