Kansas Layoffs — October 2009
Employers in Kansas recorded 5 WARN Act notices in October 2009, covering approximately 339 workers — marking a decline from September and up 65% versus October 2008. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 210 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 129 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 210 workers across 4 notices. At the same time, Professional Services reported 129 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 4 | 210 |
| Shawnee | 1 | 129 |
Sedgwick bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 210 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 4 | 210 |
| Topeka | 1 | 129 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximus | Topeka | 129 | ||
| Boeing | Wichita | 85 | ||
| Cessna | Wichita | 60 | ||
| Hawker Beechcraft | Wichita | 55 | ||
| Hawker Beechcraft | Wichita | 10 |
Leading the list was Maximus at its Topeka facility, reporting 129 affected workers. Boeing followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
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.