Kentucky Layoffs — December 2011
Employers in Kentucky filed 3 WARN Act notices in December 2011, impacting roughly 444 workers — representing a notable rise over November and down 83% versus December 2010. The average filing covered 148 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 148 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 148 |
The Wholesale Trade sector led the way in workforce reductions with 148 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Agriculture reported 148 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 148 |
| Mccracken | 1 | 148 |
| Ballard | 1 | 148 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 148 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | 2 | 296 |
| Louisville | 1 | 148 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 444 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Foods | Louisville | 148 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Paducah | 148 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Paducah | 148 | Closure |
The single largest action involved US Foods at its Louisville facility, reporting 148 affected workers. [Unknown - KY] followed with 148 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Wholesale Trade 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.