Kentucky Layoffs — June 2014
Employers in Kentucky submitted 8 WARN Act notices in June 2014, putting at risk an estimated 1,082 workers — up substantially from May and up 508% versus June 2013. The average filing covered 135 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 392 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 92 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 92 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 57 |
| Education | 1 | 57 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 392 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Mining & Energy reported 92 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clark / Montgomery | 2 | 484 |
| Jackson | 2 | 300 |
| Harlan | 2 | 184 |
| Fayette | 2 | 114 |
Clark / Montgomery absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 484 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 3 | 449 |
| Mckee | 1 | 150 |
| Harlan | 1 | 92 |
| Grays Knob | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 598 |
| Layoff | 2 | 184 |
The high proportion of closures (55% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Beloit | Louisville | 242 | Closure | |
| 2001 Owingsville Road Mt. Sterling, Kentucy 40391 | 242 | Closure | ||
| BAE Systems | Louisville | 150 | ||
| [Unknown - KY] | Mckee | 150 | ||
| Harlan-Cumberland Coal | Harlan | 92 | Layoff | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Grays Knob | 92 | Layoff | |
| Sodexo | Louisville | 57 | Closure | |
| Commonwealth Stadium 1540 University Drive Lexington, Kentucky 40502 | 57 | Closure |
Topping the list was Regal Beloit at its Louisville facility, reporting 242 affected workers. 2001 Owingsville Road Mt. Sterling, Kentucy 40391 followed with 242 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight mounting pressure on the Kentucky labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing 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.