Kentucky Layoffs — October 2011
Employers in Kentucky recorded 2 WARN Act notices in October 2011, covering approximately 136 workers — marking a decline from September. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 68 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 68 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 68 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Agriculture reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grayson | 1 | 68 |
| Jessamine | 1 | 68 |
Grayson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 68 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1 | 68 |
| Nicholasville | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 136 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leggett & Platt | Louisville | 68 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Nicholasville | 68 | Closure |
Leading the list was Leggett & Platt at its Louisville facility, reporting 68 affected workers. [Unknown - KY] followed with 68 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
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.