Kentucky Layoffs — September 2013
Employers in Kentucky filed 2 WARN Act notices in September 2013, impacting roughly 250 workers — representing a pullback from August and down 60% versus September 2012. The average filing covered 125 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 125 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 125 |
The Mining & Energy sector led the way in workforce reductions with 125 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 125 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Martin | 2 | 250 |
Martin saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 250 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Van Lear | 1 | 125 |
| Pilgrim | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 250 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Mining, LLC Van Lear Mine and Pontiki Preparation Plant | Van Lear | 125 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Pilgrim | 125 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Excel Mining, LLC Van Lear Mine and Pontiki Preparation Plant at its Van Lear facility, reporting 125 affected workers. [Unknown - KY] followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.