Kentucky Layoffs — April 2024
Employers in Kentucky reported 2 WARN Act notices in April 2024, displacing an estimated 180 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 34% versus April 2023. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 180 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 180 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 140 |
| Kenton | 1 | 40 |
Madison saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 78% of all affected workers with 140 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 180 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 180 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quanex Building Products | Louisville | 140 | Closure | |
| Wheels Up | Louisville | 40 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Quanex Building Products at its Louisville facility, reporting 140 affected workers. Wheels Up followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.