Kentucky Layoffs — November 2009
Employers in Kentucky recorded 6 WARN Act notices in November 2009, covering approximately 525 workers — marking a decline from October and up 44% versus November 2008. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 215 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 36 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 215 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 36 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 4 | 309 |
| Daviess | 1 | 180 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 309 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 4 | 309 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 345 |
| Layoff | 1 | 180 |
The high proportion of closures (66% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wing Shoes | Louisville | 202 | Closure | |
| Daramic | 180 | Layoff | ||
| Exel | Louisville | 86 | Closure | |
| CDG Management, LLC and Civic Development Group, LLC - Pikeville Call Center | 36 | Closure | ||
| Modine Manufacturing | Louisville | 13 | Closure | |
| ArvinMeritor | Louisville | 8 | Closure |
Leading the list was Red Wing Shoes at its Louisville facility, reporting 202 affected workers. Daramic followed with 180 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.