Employers in Kentucky filed 2 WARN Act notices in October 2023, impacting roughly 270 workers — representing a notable rise over September and roughly flat versus October 2022. The average filing covered 135 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 135 |
| Other | 1 | 135 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 135 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Other reported 135 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 270 |
Jefferson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 270 workers across 2 notices.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 270 |
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEVA Logistics, LLC | 135 | Layoff | 2023-10-23 | |
| CEVA Logistics, LLC | 135 | Layoff | 2023-10-23 |
The single largest action involved CEVA Logistics, LLC at its Kentucky facility, reporting 135 affected workers. CEVA Logistics, LLC followed with 135 workers.
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.
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