Kentucky Layoffs — May 2016
Employers in Kentucky submitted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2016, putting at risk an estimated 386 workers — down from April and down 8% versus May 2015. The average filing covered 129 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 189 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 110 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 189 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 110 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Graves | 1 | 189 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 110 |
| Russell | 1 | 87 |
Graves bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 189 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 299 |
| Jamestown | 1 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 299 |
| Layoff | 1 | 87 |
The high proportion of closures (77% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington Outdoor | Louisville | 189 | Closure | |
| ADP Benefits KY | Louisville | 110 | Closure | |
| Tantus Tobacco | Jamestown | 87 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Remington Outdoor at its Louisville facility, reporting 189 affected workers. ADP Benefits KY followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.