Kentucky Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Kentucky submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2021, putting at risk an estimated 197 workers — up substantially from April and down 76% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 137 |
| Government | 1 | 60 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 137 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Government reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 137 |
| Laurel | 1 | 60 |
Jefferson County - Louisville bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 137 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1 | 137 |
| London | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 137 |
| Closure | 1 | 60 |
Closures accounted for 30% 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 | |
| Novitex Government Solutions | London | 60 | Closure |
Topping the list was UPS Supply Chain Solutions at its Louisville facility, reporting 137 affected workers. Novitex Government Solutions followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.