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.
18
WARN Notices
1,368
Employees Affected
17
Companies
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
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
Total Private
1,198 employed
Education and Health Services
216 employed
Manufacturing
174 employed
Professional and Business Services
170 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
131 employed
Financial Activities
80 employed
Information
17 employed
Largest Layoffs in Kansas
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Brands Group, LLC (hopkins) | 130 | Feb 23, 2026 | Layoff |
| United Biosource LLC (ubc) | 123 | Sep 26, 2025 | Layoff |
| Jack Cooper Transport Company, LLC | 102 | Feb 10, 2025 | Layoff |
| Coperion K-tron | 98 | Jan 22, 2025 | Layoff |
| S&s Activewear | 86 | Jan 20, 2025 | Layoff |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
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).
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