Kentucky Layoffs — March 2015
Employers in Kentucky reported 3 WARN Act notices in March 2015, displacing an estimated 231 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 57% versus March 2014. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 73 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 60 |
The Mining & Energy sector topped the list of affected industries with 73 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg | 1 | 98 |
| Floyd | 1 | 73 |
| Warren | 1 | 60 |
Muhlenberg absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 98 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 158 |
| Martin | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 171 |
| Layoff | 1 | 60 |
The high proportion of closures (74% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Express | Louisville | 98 | Closure | |
| Universal Well Services | Martin | 73 | Closure | |
| Fort Dearborn | Louisville | 60 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Gourmet Express at its Louisville facility, reporting 98 affected workers. Universal Well Services followed with 73 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.