Kansas Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in Kansas recorded 15 WARN Act notices in April 2020, covering approximately 1,595 workers — marking a decline from March and up 1350% versus April 2019. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 629 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 587 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 130 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 105 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 90 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 45 |
| Transportation | 1 | 9 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 629 workers across 4 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 587 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 5 | 475 |
| Marion | 1 | 422 |
| Johnson | 4 | 228 |
| Wilson | 1 | 124 |
| Chase | 1 | 118 |
Sedgwick absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 475 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 5 | 475 |
| Tampa | 1 | 422 |
| Fredonia | 1 | 124 |
| Cottonwood Falls | 1 | 118 |
| Overland Park | 1 | 105 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was OS Restaurant Services at its Tampa facility, reporting 422 affected workers. Airxcel, Inc - RV Products followed with 203 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.