Kentucky Layoffs — November 2017
Employers in Kentucky filed 2 WARN Act notices in November 2017, impacting roughly 116 workers — representing a pullback from October and down 74% versus November 2016. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 88 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 88 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Powell | 2 | 116 |
Powell absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 116 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Powell | 2 | 116 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 28 |
Closures accounted for 24% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Archery | Powell | 88 | ||
| Scott Archery | Powell | 28 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Scott Archery at its Powell facility, reporting 88 affected workers. Scott Archery followed with 28 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Kentucky. 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 Kentucky WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.