Kentucky Layoffs — November 2024
Employers in Kentucky recorded 7 WARN Act notices in November 2024, covering approximately 330 workers — marking a decline from October and down 71% versus November 2023. The average filing covered 47 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 282 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 20 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 11 |
The Mining & Energy sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 282 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pike | 2 | 282 |
| Madison | 5 | 48 |
Pike absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 282 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 3 | 22 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 330 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC Mining Complex - Excel Mining | 227 | Closure | ||
| Excel Mining LLC - MC Mining Preparation Plant | 55 | Closure | ||
| Amentum | 20 | Closure | ||
| Parsons | Louisville | 11 | Closure | |
| Parsons | Louisville | 7 | Closure | |
| Bechtel National | 6 | Closure | ||
| Parsons | Louisville | 4 | Closure |
Leading the list was MC Mining Complex - Excel Mining at its Kentucky facility, reporting 227 affected workers. Excel Mining LLC - MC Mining Preparation Plant followed with 55 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Mining & Energy 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.