Kentucky Layoffs — September 2012
Employers in Kentucky reported 4 WARN Act notices in September 2012, displacing an estimated 618 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 65% versus September 2011. The average filing covered 154 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 259 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 259 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 50 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Knott | 1 | 259 |
| Fayette | 1 | 50 |
Knott saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 259 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Knott County | 1 | 259 |
| Lexington | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 618 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Coal, Inc. Knott County and Raven Complexes | Knott County | 259 | Closure | |
| 11100 HWY 7 South Kite, Kentucky | 259 | Closure | ||
| Regional Elite Airline Services Blue Grass Airport | Lexington | 50 | Closure | |
| 4000 Terminal Drive Lexington, Kentucky | 50 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Arch Coal, Inc. Knott County and Raven Complexes at its Knott County facility, reporting 259 affected workers. 11100 HWY 7 South Kite, Kentucky followed with 259 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.