Kentucky Layoffs — December 2011
Employers in Kentucky submitted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2011, putting at risk an estimated 296 workers — down from November and down 86% versus December 2010. The average filing covered 148 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 148 |
The Wholesale Trade sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 148 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 148 |
| Mccracken | 1 | 148 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 148 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1 | 148 |
| Paducah | 1 | 148 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 296 |
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 |
Topping the list was US Foods at its Louisville facility, reporting 148 affected workers. [Unknown - KY] followed with 148 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.