Kansas Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Kansas reported 1 WARN Act notices in December 2020, displacing an estimated 162 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 41% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 162 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 162 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 162 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 1 | 162 |
Sedgwick was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 162 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 1 | 162 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital | Wichita | 162 |
The most significant filing came from Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital at its Wichita facility, reporting 162 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Kansas. 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 Kansas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.