Employers in Kentucky submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2011, putting at risk an estimated 150 workers — down from April and down 56% versus May 2010. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 75 |
The Other sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 75 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic details were not available for filings in Kentucky this month.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 150 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8040 Burlington Pike Florence, KY 41042 | 75 | Closure | 2011-05-10 | |
| Kmart Store #4830 | 75 | Closure | 2011-05-10 |
Topping the list was 8040 Burlington Pike Florence, KY 41042 at its Kentucky facility, reporting 75 affected workers. Kmart Store #4830 followed with 75 workers.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Kentucky, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Other 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.
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