Kentucky Layoffs — April 2022
Employers in Kentucky recorded 1 WARN Act notices in April 2022, covering approximately 150 workers — marking a decline from March and up 22% versus April 2021. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 150 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 150 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boone | 1 | 150 |
Boone was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 150 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZON IVSB - 3521 Point Pleasant | Louisville | 150 | Closure |
Leading the list was AMAZON IVSB - 3521 Point Pleasant at its Louisville facility, reporting 150 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.