Kentucky Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Kentucky filed 3 WARN Act notices in December 2019, impacting roughly 715 workers — representing a pullback from November and up 161% versus December 2018. The average filing covered 238 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 290 |
The Mining & Energy sector led the way in workforce reductions with 290 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Whitley | 1 | 425 |
| Ohio | 1 | 250 |
| Webster | 1 | 40 |
Whitley was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 425 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg County | 1 | 250 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 425 |
| Closure | 2 | 290 |
Closures accounted for 41% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAE Visa Support Services (VSS) | 425 | Layoff | ||
| The Western Kentucky Coal Company, LLC Genesis Mine | Muhlenberg County | 250 | Closure | |
| Webster County Coal Dotiki Mine | 40 | Closure |
The single largest action involved PAE Visa Support Services (VSS) at its Kentucky facility, reporting 425 affected workers. The Western Kentucky Coal Company, LLC Genesis Mine followed with 250 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.