Kentucky Layoffs — February 2006
Employers in Kentucky recorded 3 WARN Act notices in February 2006, covering approximately 74 workers — marking a decline from January and down 56% versus February 2005. The average filing covered 25 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | 49 |
| Government | 1 | 20 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 5 |
The Real Estate sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 49 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Government reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Daviess | 1 | 49 |
| Jefferson | 2 | 25 |
Daviess bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 49 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | 1 | 49 |
| Louisville | 2 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 69 |
| Layoff | 1 | 5 |
The high proportion of closures (93% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macy's Central | Owensboro | 49 | Closure | |
| Central Parking | Louisville | 20 | Closure | |
| Enterprise Management Services | Louisville | 5 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Macy's Central at its Owensboro facility, reporting 49 affected workers. Central Parking followed with 20 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Real Estate 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.