Kentucky Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Kentucky submitted 1 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, putting at risk an estimated 42 workers. The average filing covered 42 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
42
Workers Affected
42
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 | 42 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 42 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons | Louisville | 42 | Closure |
Topping the list was Parsons at its Louisville facility, reporting 42 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Kentucky for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Kentucky.