Kentucky Layoffs — November 2025
Employers in Kentucky reported 1 WARN Act notices in November 2025, displacing an estimated 93 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 72% versus November 2024. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 93 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 93 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 93 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 93 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1 | 93 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 93 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Paper | Louisville | 93 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from International Paper at its Louisville facility, reporting 93 affected 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.