Kansas Layoffs — April 2018
Employers in Kansas reported 3 WARN Act notices in April 2018, displacing an estimated 190 workers — signaling a deceleration 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 topped the list of affected industries with 97 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 93 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 1 | 97 |
| Johnson | 2 | 93 |
Shawnee absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
The most significant filing came from Durham School Services at its Topeka facility, reporting 97 affected workers. MB Financial Bank followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.