Kansas Layoffs — November 2013
Employers in Kansas filed 2 WARN Act notices in November 2013, impacting roughly 227 workers — representing a notable rise over October and down 70% versus November 2012. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 227 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 227 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 2 | 227 |
Sedgwick bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 227 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 2 | 227 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Wichita | 162 | ||
| Boeing | Wichita | 65 |
The single largest action involved Boeing at its Wichita facility, reporting 162 affected workers. Boeing followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.