Kansas Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Kansas posted 3 WARN Act notices in November 2018, affecting an estimated 210 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 32% versus November 2017. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 99 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 15 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 99 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Admin & Support Services reported 96 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pottawatomie | 1 | 96 |
| Shawnee | 1 | 15 |
Pottawatomie absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 96 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Marys | 1 | 96 |
| Topeka | 1 | 15 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 195 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Holmes | 99 | Layoff | ||
| Brinks Home Security | St. Marys | 96 | Layoff | |
| Tischlerei | Topeka | 15 |
The largest notice was filed by Hooper Holmes at its Kansas facility, reporting 99 affected workers. Brinks Home Security followed with 96 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Kansas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.