Kentucky Layoffs — June 2024
Employers in Kentucky posted 2 WARN Act notices in June 2024, affecting an estimated 258 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to May and down 72% versus June 2023. The average filing covered 129 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 110 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 110 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boone | 1 | 148 |
| Butler | 1 | 110 |
Boone absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 148 workers across 1 notices.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 258 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furhaven Pet Products | 148 | Closure | ||
| ARC Automotive | 110 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Furhaven Pet Products at its Kentucky facility, reporting 148 affected workers. ARC Automotive followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.