Kansas Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in Kansas recorded 3 WARN Act notices in April 2017, covering approximately 46 workers — marking a decline from March and down 88% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 15 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 16 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 30 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 16 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 1 | 30 |
| Sedgwick | 2 | 16 |
Shawnee absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 30 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | 1 | 30 |
| Wichita | 2 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penney OpCo LLC DBA JCPenney | Topeka | 30 | ||
| Walser Automotive Group | Wichita | 12 | ||
| Scholfield Corporate | Wichita | 4 |
Leading the list was Penney OpCo LLC DBA JCPenney at its Topeka facility, reporting 30 affected workers. Walser Automotive Group followed with 12 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Kansas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.