Kansas Layoffs — February 2008
Employers in Kansas recorded 1 WARN Act notices in February 2008, covering approximately 300 workers — marking a decline from January and up 7% versus February 2007. The average filing covered 300 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 300 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 300 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 1 | 300 |
Lyon was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Emporia | 1 | 300 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Fresh Meats | Emporia | 300 |
Leading the list was Tyson Fresh Meats at its Emporia facility, reporting 300 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.