Kentucky Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in Kentucky posted 6 WARN Act notices in May 2014, affecting an estimated 716 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 50% versus May 2013. The average filing covered 119 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 3 | 358 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 237 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 121 |
The Agriculture sector saw the heaviest impact with 358 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 237 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin | 2 | 474 |
| Boone | 2 | 134 |
| Barren | 2 | 108 |
Hardin bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 474 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 304 |
| Radcliff | 1 | 237 |
| Boulveard Hebron | 1 | 67 |
| Stanton | 1 | 54 |
| Glasgow | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 716 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nielsen Company (US) | Louisville | 237 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Radcliff | 237 | Closure | |
| Carl Zeiss Vision | Louisville | 67 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Boulveard Hebron | 67 | Closure | |
| Aphena Pharma Solutions | Stanton | 54 | Closure | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Glasgow | 54 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Nielsen Company (US) at its Louisville facility, reporting 237 affected workers. [Unknown - KY] followed with 237 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.