Kansas Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Kansas posted 5 WARN Act notices in May 2017, affecting an estimated 281 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 44% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 151 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 35 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 25 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 151 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 3 | 226 |
| Crawford | 1 | 20 |
Sedgwick was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 226 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 3 | 226 |
| Pittsburg | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Wichita | 151 | ||
| Via Christi | Wichita | 50 | ||
| Millard Lumber | 35 | |||
| Convergys | Wichita | 25 | ||
| Dccca | Pittsburg | 20 |
The largest notice was filed by Sodexo at its Wichita facility, reporting 151 affected workers. Via Christi followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.