Kentucky Layoffs — June 2019
Employers in Kentucky posted 2 WARN Act notices in June 2019, affecting an estimated 282 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and up 25% versus June 2018. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 74 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 74 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hart | 1 | 208 |
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 74 |
Hart saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 208 workers across 1 notices.
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 | 74 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Hollander Sleep Products at its Kentucky facility, reporting 208 affected workers. Ceva Logistics US followed with 74 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.