Kentucky Layoffs — November 2012
Employers in Kentucky recorded 4 WARN Act notices in November 2012, covering approximately 320 workers — marking a decline from October and down 27% versus November 2011. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 72 |
The Mining & Energy sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 88 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 72 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pike | 1 | 88 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 72 |
Pike absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 88 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pikeville | 1 | 88 |
| Louisville | 1 | 72 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 320 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Coal Company, L.P | Pikeville | 88 | Closure | |
| 19070 HWY 1078 South Henderson, Kentucky | 88 | Closure | ||
| Masonite | Louisville | 72 | Closure | |
| 801 Commerce Circle Shelbyville, Kentucky | 72 | Closure |
Leading the list was Patriot Coal Company, L.P at its Pikeville facility, reporting 88 affected workers. 19070 HWY 1078 South Henderson, Kentucky followed with 88 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Mining & Energy 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.