Kentucky Layoffs — November 2010
Employers in Kentucky reported 6 WARN Act notices in November 2010, displacing an estimated 498 workers and down 5% versus November 2009. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 158 |
| Utilities | 1 | 80 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 53 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 158 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Utilities reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 3 | 291 |
| Warren | 2 | 154 |
| Hardin | 1 | 53 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 291 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 3 | 291 |
| Bowling Green | 2 | 154 |
| Cecilia | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 498 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teleservices Direct | Louisville | 158 | Closure | |
| Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems | Louisville | 80 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Bowling Green | 80 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Bowling Green | 74 | Closure | |
| Practice Therapeutics | Louisville | 53 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Cecilia | 53 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Teleservices Direct at its Louisville facility, reporting 158 affected workers. Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.