Kentucky Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in Kentucky recorded 1 WARN Act notices in February 2024, covering approximately 150 workers — marking a decline from January and up 97% versus February 2023. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
Industry classification was not available for filings in Kentucky this month. A total of 150 workers were affected across 1 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 150 |
Jefferson County - Louisville bore the heaviest burden, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Worldwide 502 | Louisville | 150 | Closure |
Leading the list was Wolverine Worldwide 502 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.
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.