Kentucky Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in Kentucky submitted 10 WARN Act notices in May 2013, putting at risk an estimated 1,423 workers — down from April and up 5% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 142 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 4 | 712 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 365 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 145 |
| Government | 1 | 56 |
The Agriculture sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 712 workers across 4 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 365 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard | 4 | 610 |
| Jefferson | 2 | 403 |
| Fayette | 2 | 290 |
| Boone | 2 | 120 |
Ballard bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 610 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Louisville | 1 | 347 |
| Louisville | 3 | 346 |
| Paducah | 2 | 305 |
| Lexington | 2 | 205 |
| Kevil | 1 | 160 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 813 |
| Layoff | 4 | 610 |
The high proportion of closures (57% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Unknown - KY] | Turnpike Louisville | 347 | Closure | |
| United State Enrichment Corporation (USEC) | Paducah | 160 | Layoff | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Kevil | 160 | Layoff | |
| Centene Management Corporation, DBA Kentucky Spirit Health Plan | Louisville | 145 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Lexington | 145 | Closure | |
| LATA Environmental Services of Kentucky | Louisville | 145 | Layoff | |
| See WARN | Paducah | 145 | Layoff | |
| Motorola Solutions | Lexington | 60 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Hebron | 60 | Closure | |
| Motorola Solutions | Louisville | 56 | Closure |
Topping the list was [Unknown - KY] at its Turnpike Louisville facility, reporting 347 affected workers. United State Enrichment Corporation (USEC) followed with 160 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Agriculture 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.