Kansas Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Kansas filed 6 WARN Act notices in January 2017, impacting roughly 140 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 88% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 23 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 82 |
| Retail | 2 | 44 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 14 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 82 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 44 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 5 | 110 |
| Shawnee | 1 | 30 |
Sedgwick felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 110 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 5 | 110 |
| Topeka | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learjet | Wichita | 42 | ||
| Sears | Wichita | 40 | ||
| Philips Lighting | Topeka | 30 | ||
| Wichita Eagle | Wichita | 14 | ||
| Aero-Mach Labs | Wichita | 10 | ||
| Pro-Bound Spports | Wichita | 4 |
The single largest action involved Learjet at its Wichita facility, reporting 42 affected workers. Sears followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Kansas'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 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.