Kansas Layoffs — October 2009
Employers in Kansas reported 5 WARN Act notices in October 2009, displacing an estimated 339 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and up 65% versus October 2008. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 210 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 129 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 210 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 129 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 4 | 210 |
| Shawnee | 1 | 129 |
Sedgwick was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 210 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 4 | 210 |
| Topeka | 1 | 129 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximus | Topeka | 129 | ||
| Boeing | Wichita | 85 | ||
| Cessna | Wichita | 60 | ||
| Hawker Beechcraft | Wichita | 55 | ||
| Hawker Beechcraft | Wichita | 10 |
The most significant filing came from Maximus at its Topeka facility, reporting 129 affected workers. Boeing followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.