Kentucky Layoffs — February 2013
Employers in Kentucky posted 6 WARN Act notices in February 2013, affecting an estimated 918 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 59% versus February 2012. The average filing covered 153 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 405 |
| Other | 1 | 54 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 405 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Other reported 54 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 4 | 802 |
| Hardin | 2 | 116 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 802 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 4 | 513 |
| Turnpike Louisville | 1 | 347 |
| Elizabethtown | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 918 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jcim US | Louisville | 347 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Turnpike Louisville | 347 | Closure | |
| Gunderson Rail Service LLC, DBA Greenbrair Rail Services | Louisville | 58 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Elizabethtown | 58 | Closure | |
| Fetter Printing Company, Fettergroup | Louisville | 54 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Louisville | 54 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Jcim US at its Louisville facility, reporting 347 affected workers. [Unknown - KY] followed with 347 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.