Kentucky Layoffs — February 2019
Employers in Kentucky posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2019, affecting an estimated 467 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to January and down 17% versus February 2018. The average filing covered 234 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 425 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 425 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 2 | 467 |
Jefferson County - Louisville was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 467 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 467 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 425 |
| Layoff | 1 | 42 |
The high proportion of closures (91% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Cooper Transport | Louisville | 425 | Closure | |
| Performance Team | Louisville | 42 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Jack Cooper Transport at its Louisville facility, reporting 425 affected workers. Performance Team followed with 42 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 Transportation 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.