Kansas Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in Kansas reported 2 WARN Act notices in May 2013, displacing an estimated 317 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 51% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 158 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 256 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 61 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 256 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 2 | 317 |
Sedgwick was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 317 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 2 | 317 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 256 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAMARK Healthcare Support Services | Wichita | 256 | Layoff | |
| Boeing | Wichita | 61 |
The most significant filing came from ARAMARK Healthcare Support Services at its Wichita facility, reporting 256 affected workers. Boeing followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Kansas. 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 Kansas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.