Kansas Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Kansas filed 5 WARN Act notices in May 2017, impacting roughly 281 workers — representing a notable rise over 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 151 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Riley | 1 | 151 |
| Sedgwick | 2 | 75 |
| Crawford | 1 | 20 |
Riley was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 151 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 1 | 151 |
| Wichita | 2 | 75 |
| Pittsburg | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 151 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Manhattan | 151 | Layoff | |
| Via Christi | Wichita | 50 | ||
| Millard Lumber | 35 | |||
| Convergys | Wichita | 25 | ||
| Dccca | Pittsburg | 20 |
The single largest action involved Sodexo at its Manhattan 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 data underscores 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.