Kentucky Layoffs — February 2025
Employers in Kentucky posted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2025, affecting an estimated 245 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and up 63% versus February 2024. The average filing covered 245 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 245 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 245 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 245 |
Madison was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 245 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Piketon | 1 | 245 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 245 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battelle Memorial Institute E3 | Piketon | 245 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Battelle Memorial Institute E3 at its Piketon facility, reporting 245 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.