Kentucky Layoffs — November 2015
Employers in Kentucky recorded 8 WARN Act notices in November 2015, covering approximately 642 workers — marking a decline from October. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 8 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 5 | 422 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 153 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 10 |
The Mining & Energy sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 422 workers across 5 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 153 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Perry/Leslie | 1 | 159 |
| Adair | 1 | 153 |
| Webster | 1 | 140 |
| Ohio | 2 | 75 |
| Muhlenberg | 2 | 58 |
Perry/Leslie absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 159 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Magoffin | 1 | 57 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 642 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Diamond Mining Buckeye Mine Complex | 159 | Closure | ||
| Adair County Hospital District- Westlake Regional Hospital | 153 | Closure | ||
| Sebree Mining | 140 | Closure | ||
| Armstrong Coal-Midway Mine | 65 | Closure | ||
| Joy Global - Salyersville Operations | Magoffin | 57 | Closure | |
| Armstrong Coal-Parkway Mine- Central City | 52 | Closure | ||
| Armstrong Coal-Midway Preparation Plant | 10 | Closure | ||
| Armstrong Coal-Parkway Preparation Plant- Central City | 6 | Closure |
Leading the list was Blue Diamond Mining Buckeye Mine Complex at its Kentucky facility, reporting 159 affected workers. Adair County Hospital District- Westlake Regional Hospital followed with 153 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.