Kentucky Layoffs — January 2021
Employers in Kentucky posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2021, affecting an estimated 272 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to December and down 89% versus January 2020. The average filing covered 136 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 170 |
| Transportation | 1 | 102 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 170 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 102 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 1 | 170 |
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 102 |
Christian absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 170 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 272 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 170 |
| Closure | 1 | 102 |
Closures accounted for 38% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mssc US | Louisville | 170 | Layoff | |
| Courier-Journal | Louisville | 102 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Mssc US at its Louisville facility, reporting 170 affected workers. Courier-Journal followed with 102 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.