Kentucky Layoffs — June 2018
Employers in Kentucky posted 2 WARN Act notices in June 2018, affecting an estimated 113 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and up 47% versus June 2017. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
Industry classification was not available for filings in Kentucky this month. A total of 113 workers were affected across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 2 | 113 |
Jefferson County - Louisville absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 113 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 113 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 59 |
| Layoff | 1 | 54 |
The high proportion of closures (52% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savers | Louisville | 59 | Closure | |
| DNR Group LLC-Innovairre | Louisville | 54 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Savers at its Louisville facility, reporting 59 affected workers. DNR Group LLC-Innovairre followed with 54 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons.
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.