Kentucky Layoffs — December 2009
Employers in Kentucky submitted 4 WARN Act notices in December 2009, putting at risk an estimated 364 workers — down from November and down 6% versus December 2008. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 334 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 334 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 270 |
| Webster | 2 | 94 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 270 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 270 |
| Irvington | 2 | 94 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 294 |
| Layoff | 1 | 70 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FKI Logistex | Louisville | 200 | Closure | |
| TRANE Climate Solutions | Louisville | 70 | Layoff | |
| Carhartt | Irvington | 64 | Closure | |
| Carhartt | Irvington | 30 | Closure |
Topping the list was FKI Logistex at its Louisville facility, reporting 200 affected workers. TRANE Climate Solutions followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.