Kentucky Layoffs — January 2016
Employers in Kentucky logged 4 WARN Act notices in January 2016, involving roughly 599 workers — climbing above December and down 22% versus January 2015. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 535 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 64 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 535 workers across 3 notices. Meanwhile, Information & Technology reported 64 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 230 |
| Boone | 1 | 179 |
| Campbell | 1 | 126 |
| Laurel | 1 | 64 |
Wayne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 230 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 1 | 230 |
| Louisville | 1 | 179 |
| Newport | 1 | 126 |
| London | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 409 |
| Layoff | 2 | 190 |
The high proportion of closures (68% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belden Monticello | Monticello | 230 | Closure | |
| SKF USA Inc. Automotive Vehicle Service Market | Louisville | 179 | Closure | |
| IPSCO Tubulars, (KY) | Newport | 126 | Layoff | |
| Novitex Government Solutions London | London | 64 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Belden Monticello at its Monticello facility, reporting 230 affected workers. SKF USA Inc. Automotive Vehicle Service Market followed with 179 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.