Kansas Layoffs — March 2013
Employers in Kansas posted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2013, affecting an estimated 85 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to February and down 91% versus March 2012. The average filing covered 42 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 85 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 85 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 2 | 85 |
Sedgwick bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 85 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 2 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Wichita | 70 | ||
| Beechcraft | Wichita | 15 |
The largest notice was filed by Boeing at its Wichita facility, reporting 70 affected workers. Beechcraft followed with 15 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.