Kentucky Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Kentucky reported 3 WARN Act notices in January 2017, displacing an estimated 117 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and down 80% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 39 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 116 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 116 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 88 |
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 28 |
| Warren | 1 | 1 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 88 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 116 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 116 |
| Layoff | 1 | 1 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoo Printing | Louisville | 88 | Closure | |
| Zoo Printing | Louisville | 28 | Closure | |
| Penske Vehicle Services | 1 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Zoo Printing at its Louisville facility, reporting 88 affected workers. Zoo Printing followed with 28 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.