Kentucky Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Kentucky reported 1 WARN Act notices in March 2021, displacing an estimated 263 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 96% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 263 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 263 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 263 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 263 |
Jefferson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 263 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1 | 263 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 263 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Louisville | 263 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Sodexo at its Louisville facility, reporting 263 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.