Kentucky Layoffs — February 2019
Employers in Kentucky submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2019, putting at risk an estimated 509 workers — up substantially from January and down 10% versus February 2018. The average filing covered 170 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 425 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 42 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 425 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 42 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 2 | 467 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 42 |
Jefferson County - Louisville bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 92% of all affected workers with 467 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 3 | 509 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 425 |
| Layoff | 2 | 84 |
The high proportion of closures (83% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Cooper Transport | Louisville | 425 | Closure | |
| Performance Team | Louisville | 42 | Layoff | |
| Performance Team | Louisville | 42 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Jack Cooper Transport at its Louisville facility, reporting 425 affected workers. Performance Team followed with 42 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.