Kansas Layoffs — February 2017
Employers in Kansas reported 1 WARN Act notices in February 2017, displacing an estimated 32 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 85% versus February 2016. The average filing covered 32 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 32 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 32 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 1 | 32 |
Sedgwick saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 32 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 1 | 32 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via Christi Health | Wichita | 32 |
The most significant filing came from Via Christi Health at its Wichita facility, reporting 32 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Kansas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.