Kansas Layoffs — May 2015
Employers in Kansas reported 2 WARN Act notices in May 2015, displacing an estimated 101 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 50% versus May 2014. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 45 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 56 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 45 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 1 | 56 |
| Labette | 1 | 45 |
Sedgwick absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 56 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 1 | 56 |
| Chetopa | 1 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergys | Wichita | 56 | ||
| Royal Oakes | Chetopa | 45 |
The most significant filing came from Convergys at its Wichita facility, reporting 56 affected workers. Royal Oakes followed with 45 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Kansas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.