Kentucky Layoffs — December 2018
Employers in Kentucky posted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2018, affecting an estimated 274 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to November and down 60% versus December 2017. The average filing covered 137 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 274 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 274 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scott | 1 | 146 |
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 128 |
Scott bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 146 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 274 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 274 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leggett & Platt | Louisville | 146 | Layoff | |
| IQOR Global Service | Louisville | 128 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Leggett & Platt at its Louisville facility, reporting 146 affected workers. IQOR Global Service followed with 128 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.