Kansas Layoffs — April 2018
Employers in Kansas submitted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2018, putting at risk an estimated 190 workers — down from March and up 313% versus April 2017. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 97 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 93 |
The Education sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 97 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 93 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 1 | 97 |
| Johnson | 2 | 93 |
Shawnee bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 97 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | 1 | 97 |
| Overland Park | 2 | 93 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham School Services | Topeka | 97 | ||
| MB Financial Bank | Overland Park | 63 | ||
| Fleetcor | Overland Park | 30 |
Topping the list was Durham School Services at its Topeka facility, reporting 97 affected workers. MB Financial Bank followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Education 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.