Kentucky Layoffs — February 2010
Employers in Kentucky posted 6 WARN Act notices in February 2010, affecting an estimated 496 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and up 41% versus February 2009. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 156 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 92 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 156 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 92 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 164 |
| Kenton | 1 | 72 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 164 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 164 |
| Erlanger | 1 | 72 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 6 | 496 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFE Logistics Group | Louisville | 92 | Layoff | |
| 3633 Wheeler Road Augusta, GA 30909 | 92 | Layoff | ||
| Patriot Industries | 84 | Layoff | ||
| P.O. Box 909 100 Quality Drive Monticello, KY 42633 | 84 | Layoff | ||
| Sonoco Corrflex | Louisville | 72 | Layoff | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Erlanger | 72 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by TFE Logistics Group at its Louisville facility, reporting 92 affected workers. 3633 Wheeler Road Augusta, GA 30909 followed with 92 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.