Kentucky Layoffs — December 1999
Employers in Kentucky recorded 3 WARN Act notices in December 1999, covering approximately 380 workers — marking a decline from November. The average filing covered 127 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 45 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 45 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Todd | 1 | 335 |
| Hardin | 1 | 34 |
| Christian | 1 | 11 |
Todd was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 335 workers across 1 notices.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 346 |
The high proportion of closures (91% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardco | 335 | Closure | ||
| Collis, Incl | 34 | |||
| Phelps Dodge | 11 | Closure |
Leading the list was Ardco at its Kentucky facility, reporting 335 affected workers. Collis, Incl followed with 34 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.