Kentucky Layoffs — April 2019
Employers in Kentucky recorded 2 WARN Act notices in April 2019, covering approximately 230 workers — marking a decline from March. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 113 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 113 workers across 1 notice.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 117 | Layoff | ||
| CSXT-Russell Locomotive Shop | Russell | 113 | Closure |
Leading the list was Continuum Global Solutions at its Kentucky facility, reporting 117 affected workers. CSXT-Russell Locomotive Shop followed with 113 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.