Employers in Kentucky reported 2 WARN Act notices in February 2024, displacing an estimated 300 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 97% versus February 2023. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 150 |
The Other sector topped the list of affected industries with 150 workers across 1 notice.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County - Louisville | 1 | 150 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 150 |
Jefferson County - Louisville absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1 | 150 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 300 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Worldwide 502 | 150 | Closure | 2024-02-26 | |
| Wolverine Worldwide 502 | Louisville | 150 | Closure | 2024-02-26 |
The most significant filing came from Wolverine Worldwide 502 at its Kentucky facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Wolverine Worldwide 502 followed with 150 workers.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Kentucky's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Other 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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