Kentucky Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in Kentucky filed 1 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 60 workers. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
60
Workers Affected
60
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Kentucky (DOL/BLS)
4.5%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
5,046
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
0.71%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 60 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 60 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battelle Memorial Institute E3 | Louisville | 60 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Battelle Memorial Institute E3 at its Louisville facility, reporting 60 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Kentucky for Week 1 of January 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full January report for Kentucky.