Kansas Layoffs — February 2020
Employers in Kansas reported 2 WARN Act notices in February 2020, displacing an estimated 453 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 58% versus February 2019. The average filing covered 226 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 341 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 112 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 341 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 112 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 1 | 341 |
| Lyon | 1 | 112 |
Sedgwick saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 341 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 1 | 341 |
| Emporia | 1 | 112 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentrix | Wichita | 341 | ||
| Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing | Emporia | 112 |
The most significant filing came from Concentrix at its Wichita facility, reporting 341 affected workers. Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing followed with 112 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Kansas. 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 Kansas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.