Kansas Layoffs — November 2014
Employers in Kansas recorded 2 WARN Act notices in November 2014, covering approximately 459 workers — marking a decline from October and up 102% versus November 2013. The average filing covered 230 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 458 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 458 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 1 | 458 |
| Sedgwick | 1 | 1 |
Johnson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 458 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | 1 | 458 |
| Wichita | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | Overland Park | 458 | ||
| Boeing | Wichita | 1 |
Leading the list was Sprint at its Overland Park facility, reporting 458 affected workers. Boeing followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Kansas. 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 Kansas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.