Kansas Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Kansas recorded 5 WARN Act notices in May 2018, covering approximately 178 workers — marking a decline from April and down 37% versus May 2017. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 102 |
| Retail | 1 | 51 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 25 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 102 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 51 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 4 | 164 |
| Sedgwick | 1 | 14 |
Johnson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 92% of all affected workers with 164 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa | 2 | 62 |
| Overland Park | 1 | 59 |
| Olathe | 1 | 43 |
| Wichita | 1 | 14 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | Overland Park | 59 | ||
| Dean & Deluca | Lenexa | 51 | ||
| Premiere Global Services | Olathe | 43 | ||
| Pace Analytical Services | Wichita | 14 | ||
| Pace Analytical Services | Lenexa | 11 |
Leading the list was Sprint at its Overland Park facility, reporting 59 affected workers. Dean & Deluca followed with 51 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Kansas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.