Kansas Layoffs — September 2009
Employers in Kansas submitted 5 WARN Act notices in September 2009, putting at risk an estimated 541 workers — down from August and up 529% versus September 2008. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 372 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 169 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 372 workers across 4 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 169 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 2 | 262 |
| Riley | 1 | 169 |
| Harvey | 1 | 82 |
| Lyon | 1 | 28 |
Sedgwick absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 262 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 2 | 262 |
| Manhattan | 1 | 169 |
| Halstead | 1 | 82 |
| Emporia | 1 | 28 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawker Beechcraft | Wichita | 240 | ||
| Verizon | Manhattan | 169 | ||
| Skyline | Halstead | 82 | ||
| Detroit Diesel | Emporia | 28 | ||
| Boeing | Wichita | 22 |
Topping the list was Hawker Beechcraft at its Wichita facility, reporting 240 affected workers. Verizon followed with 169 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.