Kentucky Layoffs — June 2019
Employers in Kentucky filed 2 WARN Act notices in June 2019, impacting roughly 282 workers — representing a pullback from May and up 150% versus June 2018. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 208 |
| Transportation | 1 | 74 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 208 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 74 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hart | 1 | 208 |
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 74 |
Hart absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 208 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 282 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollander Sleep Products | 208 | Closure | ||
| Ceva Logistics US | Louisville | 74 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Hollander Sleep Products at its Kentucky facility, reporting 208 affected workers. Ceva Logistics US followed with 74 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.