Layoffs in Kansas

WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)

Comprehensive layoff tracking for Kansas — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.

200% increase vs prior year (notices)192% increase vs prior year (employees)

18

WARN Notices

1,368

Employees Affected

17

Companies

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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Recent Activity — Last 90 Days

5 new WARN notices filed affecting 350 employees in Kansas.

Kansas Labor Market Overview

Bureau of Labor Statistics data

State Unemployment

3.8%

as of 9/2025

Kansas Employment by Industry

BLS Current Employment Statistics

Total Nonfarm

1,459 employed

+1.0%

Total Private

1,198 employed

-0.7%

Education and Health Services

216 employed

-0.2%

Manufacturing

174 employed

-0.7%

Professional and Business Services

170 employed

-2.0%

Leisure and Hospitality

131 employed

-1.9%

Financial Activities

80 employed

-0.1%

Information

17 employed

+0.6%

Largest Layoffs in Kansas

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
First Brands Group, LLC (hopkins)130Feb 23, 2026Layoff
United Biosource LLC (ubc)123Sep 26, 2025Layoff
Jack Cooper Transport Company, LLC102Feb 10, 2025Layoff
Coperion K-tron98Jan 22, 2025Layoff
S&s Activewear86Jan 20, 2025Layoff

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Manufacturing8 notices · 650 emp.
Retail4 notices · 213 emp.
Transportation & Logistics2 notices · 174 emp.
Professional Services1 notices · 72 emp.
Other1 notices · 77 emp.
Healthcare1 notices · 123 emp.
Food & Hospitality1 notices · 59 emp.

Frequently Asked Questions

About layoffs in Kansas

How many layoffs have been reported in Kansas?

Kansas has had 18 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 1,368 employees across 17 companies. In the last 90 days, 5 new notices were filed affecting 350 workers.

What is the unemployment rate in Kansas?

The unemployment rate in Kansas is 3.8%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.

Which companies have the largest layoffs in Kansas?

The largest layoffs in Kansas include First Brands Group, LLC (hopkins) (130 employees), United Biosource LLC (ubc) (123 employees), Jack Cooper Transport Company, LLC (102 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Kansas labor department.

What industries are most affected by layoffs in Kansas?

The most affected industries in Kansas are Manufacturing (8 notices), Retail (4 notices), Transportation & Logistics (2 notices).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Kansas?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice76
Plant Closures0
Closure Rate0%

Top Cities in Kansas

Edgerton
145emp.
Edwardsville
163emp.
Lenexa
104emp.
Manhattan
144emp.
Kansas City
102emp.
Leawood
52emp.
Osage City
79emp.
Overland Park
123emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-024 · 278 emp.
2026-011 · 72 emp.
2025-101 · 81 emp.
2025-091 · 123 emp.
2025-072 · 144 emp.
2025-052 · 129 emp.
2025-041 · 72 emp.

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