Kentucky Layoffs — June 2019
Employers in Kentucky reported 2 WARN Act notices in June 2019, displacing an estimated 282 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 150% versus June 2018. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 208 |
| Transportation | 1 | 74 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 208 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 74 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hart | 1 | 208 |
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 74 |
Hart absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 208 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Berea | 1 | 208 |
| Louisville | 1 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 282 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollander Sleep Products | Berea | 208 | Closure | |
| Ceva Logistics US | Louisville | 74 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Hollander Sleep Products at its Berea facility, reporting 208 affected workers. Ceva Logistics US followed with 74 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.