Kentucky Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Kentucky reported 5 WARN Act notices in January 2026, displacing an estimated 239 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and down 73% versus January 2025. The average filing covered 48 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 4 | 165 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 74 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 165 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 74 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 4 | 165 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 74 |
Madison absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 165 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 4 | 206 |
| Richmond | 1 | 33 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 165 |
| Layoff | 1 | 74 |
The high proportion of closures (69% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile USA | Louisville | 74 | Layoff | |
| Battelle Memorial Institute E3 | Louisville | 60 | Closure | |
| Parsons | Louisville | 42 | Closure | |
| Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass | Richmond | 33 | Closure | |
| Battelle Memorial Institute E3 | Louisville | 30 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from T-Mobile USA at its Louisville facility, reporting 74 affected workers. Battelle Memorial Institute E3 followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.