Kansas Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in Kansas reported 2 WARN Act notices in April 2021, displacing an estimated 246 workers — signaling an acceleration from March and down 85% versus April 2020. The average filing covered 123 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 246 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 246 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 1 | 206 |
| Reno | 1 | 40 |
Sedgwick absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 206 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 1 | 206 |
| Hutchinson | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learjet | Wichita | 206 | ||
| Siemens Gamesa | Hutchinson | 40 |
The most significant filing came from Learjet at its Wichita facility, reporting 206 affected workers. Siemens Gamesa followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Kansas'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 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.