Kentucky Layoffs — November 2016
Employers in Kentucky reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2016, displacing an estimated 446 workers and down 31% versus November 2015. The average filing covered 149 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 215 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 200 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 31 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 215 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson | 1 | 215 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 200 |
| Lee | 1 | 31 |
Simpson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 215 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 3 | 446 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 231 |
| Layoff | 1 | 215 |
The high proportion of closures (52% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harman International Industries | Louisville | 215 | Layoff | |
| Vantiv | Louisville | 200 | Closure | |
| Experience Works | Louisville | 31 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Harman International Industries at its Louisville facility, reporting 215 affected workers. Vantiv followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.