Kentucky Layoffs — February 2023
Employers in Kentucky filed 1 WARN Act notices in February 2023, impacting roughly 76 workers — representing a pullback from January. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 76 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 76 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 1 | 76 |
Warren bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 76 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 76 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WestRock | Louisville | 76 | Closure |
The single largest action involved WestRock at its Louisville facility, reporting 76 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.