Kansas Layoffs — July 2004
Employers in Kansas posted 6 WARN Act notices in July 2004, affecting an estimated 467 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and up 192% versus July 2003. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 218 |
| Utilities | 1 | 123 |
| Construction | 1 | 65 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 55 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 2 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 218 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Utilities reported 123 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 2 | 220 |
| Cherokee | 1 | 123 |
| Wyandotte | 1 | 65 |
| Franklin | 1 | 55 |
| Johnson | 1 | 4 |
Sedgwick was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 220 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 2 | 220 |
| Columbus | 1 | 123 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 65 |
| Ottawa | 1 | 55 |
| Overland Park | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via Christi | Wichita | 218 | ||
| Ace Electrical Acquisitions | Columbus | 123 | ||
| Harrington-Scanlon Roofing | Kansas City | 65 | ||
| Risk Management Alternatives | Ottawa | 55 | ||
| Guidant Sales | Overland Park | 4 | ||
| Bombardier/Learjet | Wichita | 2 |
The largest notice was filed by Via Christi at its Wichita facility, reporting 218 affected workers. Ace Electrical Acquisitions followed with 123 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.