Kentucky Layoffs — February 2014
Employers in Kentucky filed 2 WARN Act notices in February 2014, impacting roughly 720 workers — representing a notable rise over January and down 22% versus February 2013. The average filing covered 360 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 360 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 360 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard | 2 | 720 |
Ballard was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 720 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | 1 | 360 |
| Kevil | 1 | 360 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 720 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC) | Paducah | 360 | Layoff | |
| [Unknown - KY] | Kevil | 360 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC) at its Paducah facility, reporting 360 affected workers. [Unknown - KY] followed with 360 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Kentucky'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 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.