Kentucky Layoffs — July 2013
Employers in Kentucky recorded 14 WARN Act notices in July 2013, covering approximately 1,188 workers — marking a sharp increase from June and down 72% versus July 2012. The average filing covered 85 workers, with 14 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 312 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 109 |
| Government | 2 | 98 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 75 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 312 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 109 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 8 | 386 |
| Marion | 2 | 334 |
| Fayette | 2 | 290 |
| Shelby | 2 | 178 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 386 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 6 | 413 |
| Marion | 1 | 167 |
| Mary | 1 | 167 |
| Lexington | 1 | 145 |
| Owensboro | 1 | 89 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 14 | 1,188 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Adjustment Center | Marion | 167 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Mary | 167 | Closure | |
| Centene Management Corporation, DBA Kentucky Spirit Health Plan | Louisville | 145 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Lexington | 145 | Closure | |
| NE Opco, Inc. DBA National Envelope Corporation | Owensboro | 89 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Shelbyville | 89 | Closure | |
| Lightyear Network Solutions | Louisville | 75 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Louisville | 75 | Closure | |
| Motorola Solutions | Louisville | 56 | Closure | |
| 7201-A Intermodal Drive Louisville, KY 40258 | 56 | Closure | ||
| Motorola Solutions | Louisville | 42 | Closure | |
| 7201-A Intermodal Drive Louisville, KY 40258 | 42 | Closure | ||
| Jcim US | Louisville | 20 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Turnpike Louisville | 20 | Closure |
Leading the list was Marion Adjustment Center at its Marion facility, reporting 167 affected workers. [Unknown - KY] followed with 167 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Kentucky'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 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.