Kentucky Layoffs — December 2024
Employers in Kentucky posted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2024, affecting an estimated 442 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to November and up 38% versus December 2023. The average filing covered 147 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 270 |
| Education | 1 | 119 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 53 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 270 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Education reported 119 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin | 1 | 270 |
| Shelby | 1 | 119 |
| Warren | 1 | 53 |
Hardin was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 270 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 323 |
| Bowling Green | 1 | 119 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 442 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bel USA | Louisville | 270 | Closure | |
| Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Center | Bowling Green | 119 | Closure | |
| IV Media | Louisville | 53 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Bel USA at its Louisville facility, reporting 270 affected workers. Whitney M. Young, Jr. Job Corps Center followed with 119 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Kentucky labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.