Kansas Layoffs — August 2001
Employers in Kansas logged 2 WARN Act notices in August 2001, involving roughly 247 workers — falling below July. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 177 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 177 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Finance & Insurance reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 2 | 247 |
Johnson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 247 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Olathe | 1 | 177 |
| Lenexa | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborn Group | Olathe | 177 | ||
| Deluxe Check | Lenexa | 70 |
The biggest impact was at Osborn Group at its Olathe facility, reporting 177 affected workers. Deluxe Check followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Kansas'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 Kansas. 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 Kansas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.