Kentucky Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Kentucky filed 3 WARN Act notices in May 2021, impacting roughly 334 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 60% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 111 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 137 |
| Government | 1 | 60 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 137 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Government reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 137 |
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 137 |
| Laurel | 1 | 60 |
Jefferson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 137 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 274 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 274 |
| Closure | 1 | 60 |
Closures accounted for 18% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPS Supply Chain Solutions | Louisville | 137 | Layoff | |
| UPS Supply Chain Solutions | Louisville | 137 | Layoff | |
| Novitex Government Solutions | 60 | Closure |
The single largest action involved UPS Supply Chain Solutions at its Louisville facility, reporting 137 affected workers. UPS Supply Chain Solutions followed with 137 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.