Kentucky Layoffs — November 2022
Employers in Kentucky reported 2 WARN Act notices in November 2022, displacing an estimated 188 workers and down 3% versus November 2021. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 112 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 76 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 112 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Professional Services reported 76 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pike | 1 | 112 |
| Hardin | 1 | 76 |
Pike absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 112 workers across 1 notices.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 112 |
| Closure | 1 | 76 |
Closures accounted for 40% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeville Medical Center | 112 | Layoff | ||
| Peraton | 76 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Pikeville Medical Center at its Kentucky facility, reporting 112 affected workers. Peraton followed with 76 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 Healthcare 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.