Kentucky Layoffs — August 2018
Employers in Kentucky submitted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2018, putting at risk an estimated 118 workers — down from July and down 47% versus August 2017. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 118 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 118 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 118 |
Jefferson County - Louisville absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 118 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 1 | 118 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 118 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werner | Greenville | 118 | Closure |
Topping the list was Werner at its Greenville facility, reporting 118 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.