Kentucky Layoffs — April 2019
Employers in Kentucky submitted 2 WARN Act notices in April 2019, putting at risk an estimated 230 workers — down from March. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 113 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 117 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 113 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 1 | 117 |
| Greenup | 1 | 113 |
Fayette saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 117 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 1 | 117 |
| Russell | 1 | 113 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 117 |
| Closure | 1 | 113 |
Closures accounted for 49% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuum Global Solutions | Lexington | 117 | Layoff | |
| CSXT-Russell Locomotive Shop | Russell | 113 | Closure |
Topping the list was Continuum Global Solutions at its Lexington facility, reporting 117 affected workers. CSXT-Russell Locomotive Shop followed with 113 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.