Kentucky Layoffs — February 2021
Employers in Kentucky submitted 4 WARN Act notices in February 2021, putting at risk an estimated 357 workers — up substantially from January and down 15% versus February 2020. The average filing covered 89 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 82 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 82 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bullitt | 1 | 155 |
| Hopkins | 1 | 82 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 60 |
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 60 |
Bullitt was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 155 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkins | 1 | 82 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 237 |
| Layoff | 1 | 60 |
The high proportion of closures (66% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Supply Chain and Services | 155 | Closure | ||
| International Automotive Components | Hopkins | 82 | Closure | |
| Arroweye Solutions | Jefferson | 60 | ||
| Closed - Arroweye Solutions | 60 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Bluegrass Supply Chain and Services at its Kentucky facility, reporting 155 affected workers. International Automotive Components followed with 82 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.