Kansas Layoffs — February 2026, Week 4
Employers in Kansas filed 3 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 4, impacting roughly 275 workers. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
275
Workers Affected
92
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Kansas (DOL/BLS)
3.8%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
1,289
Initial Claims
(2026-02-28 wk)
0.67%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-02-28 wk)
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Brands Group, LLC (Hopkins) | Emporia | 130 | Layoff | |
| First Brands Group, LLC (Hopkins) | Edgerton | 81 | Layoff | |
| First Brands Group, LLC (Horizon Global) | Edgerton | 64 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved First Brands Group, LLC (Hopkins) at its Emporia facility, reporting 130 affected workers. First Brands Group, LLC (Hopkins) followed with 81 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Kansas for Week 4 of February 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full February report for Kansas.