Kentucky Layoffs — January 2012
Employers in Kentucky filed 4 WARN Act notices in January 2012, impacting roughly 1,226 workers — representing a notable rise over December and up 137% versus January 2011. The average filing covered 306 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 542 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 71 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 542 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 71 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boone | 1 | 542 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 71 |
Boone absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 542 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hebron | 1 | 542 |
| Louisville | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 1,226 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPS SCS Hebron Building K Facility | Hebron | 542 | Closure | |
| 1505 Worldwide Blvd. Hebron, Kentucky | 542 | Closure | ||
| Clarcor Air Filtration Products | Louisville | 71 | Closure | |
| 901 New Columbia Road Campbellsville, Kentucky | 71 | Closure |
The single largest action involved UPS SCS Hebron Building K Facility at its Hebron facility, reporting 542 affected workers. 1505 Worldwide Blvd. Hebron, Kentucky followed with 542 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Kentucky labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Transportation 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.