Employers in Kentucky posted 4 WARN Act notices in November 2012, affecting an estimated 320 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 27% versus November 2011. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | 160 |
The Other sector saw the heaviest impact with 160 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic details were not available for filings in Kentucky this month.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 320 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19070 HWY 1078 South Henderson, Kentucky | 88 | Closure | 2012-11-01 | |
| Patriot Coal Company, L.P | 88 | Closure | 2012-11-01 | |
| 801 Commerce Circle Shelbyville, Kentucky | 72 | Closure | 2012-11-29 | |
| Masonite Corporation | 72 | Closure | 2012-11-29 |
The largest notice was filed by 19070 HWY 1078 South Henderson, Kentucky at its Kentucky facility, reporting 88 affected workers. Patriot Coal Company, L.P followed with 88 workers.
The trends suggest 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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