Kansas Layoffs — May 2003
Employers in Kansas posted 5 WARN Act notices in May 2003, affecting an estimated 587 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and up 511% versus May 2002. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 380 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 142 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 65 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 380 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 142 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte | 1 | 380 |
| Sedgwick | 2 | 76 |
| Republic | 1 | 66 |
| Johnson | 1 | 65 |
Wyandotte bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 380 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1 | 380 |
| Wichita | 2 | 76 |
| Belleville | 1 | 66 |
| Overland Park | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teletech | Kansas City | 380 | ||
| Boeing | Wichita | 69 | ||
| Precision Dynamics | Belleville | 66 | ||
| Kemper Insurance Companies | Overland Park | 65 | ||
| Learjet | Wichita | 7 |
The largest notice was filed by Teletech at its Kansas City facility, reporting 380 affected workers. Boeing followed with 69 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.