Kansas Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Kansas recorded 2 WARN Act notices in October 2020, covering approximately 175 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and down 51% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 122 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 53 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 122 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 53 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 1 | 122 |
| Sedgwick | 1 | 53 |
Shawnee was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 122 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | 1 | 122 |
| Wichita | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximus KanCare Clearinghouse | Topeka | 122 | ||
| Spirit AeroSystems Holdings | Wichita | 53 |
Leading the list was Maximus KanCare Clearinghouse at its Topeka facility, reporting 122 affected workers. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings followed with 53 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.