Kansas Layoffs — October 2017
Employers in Kansas recorded 4 WARN Act notices in October 2017, covering approximately 242 workers — marking a decline from September and up 227% versus October 2016. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 173 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 66 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 3 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 173 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nemaha | 1 | 170 |
| Sedgwick | 2 | 69 |
Nemaha was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 170 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca | 1 | 170 |
| Wichita | 2 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skf USA | Seneca | 170 | ||
| AT&T | Wichita | 66 | ||
| Arconic | 3 | |||
| Schofield Corporate | Wichita | 3 |
Leading the list was Skf USA at its Seneca facility, reporting 170 affected workers. AT&T followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.