Kentucky Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Kentucky recorded 2 WARN Act notices in October 2020, covering approximately 101 workers — marking a decline from September and down 74% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 82 |
| Transportation | 1 | 19 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 82 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 19 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grayson | 1 | 82 |
| Boone | 1 | 19 |
Grayson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 82 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 101 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 82 |
| Layoff | 1 | 19 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Hausfeld | Louisville | 82 | Closure | |
| Delta Air Lines | Louisville | 19 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Campbell Hausfeld at its Louisville facility, reporting 82 affected workers. Delta Air Lines followed with 19 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.