Kentucky Layoffs — September 2021
Employers in Kentucky reported 3 WARN Act notices in September 2021, displacing an estimated 175 workers and down 76% versus September 2020. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 40 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 40 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 95 |
| Christian | 2 | 80 |
Jefferson County - Louisville saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 95 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 135 |
The high proportion of closures (77% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis Woods Care and Rehab Center | 95 | Closure | ||
| Vitech Manufacturing | Christian | 40 | ||
| Freudenberg | 40 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Regis Woods Care and Rehab Center at its Kentucky facility, reporting 95 affected workers. Vitech Manufacturing followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.