Kansas Layoffs — April 2014
Employers in Kansas posted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2014, affecting an estimated 727 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and up 369% versus April 2013. The average filing covered 242 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 613 |
| Education | 1 | 114 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 613 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Education reported 114 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 2 | 613 |
| Wyandotte | 1 | 114 |
Sedgwick bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 613 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 2 | 613 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 114 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Textron Aviation | Wichita | 575 | ||
| Head Start | Kansas City | 114 | ||
| Boeing | Wichita | 38 |
The largest notice was filed by Textron Aviation at its Wichita facility, reporting 575 affected workers. Head Start followed with 114 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.