WARN Act filings filed with the Kansas Dept of Commerce.
Last updated: Mar 11, 2026 · Showing last 24 months
Kansas has recorded 29 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 4,807 workers across 27 companies. The most active filer is First Brands Group with 3 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Kansas City, Edgerton, and Lenexa. Filing dates range from May 17, 2024 through Feb 27, 2026.
Note: 100% of filings do not specify type.
If your employer filed a WARN notice in Kansas, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the Kansas Dept of Commerce as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.
Apply online at the Kansas Dept of Commerce. You may be eligible before your last day.
Losing employer-sponsored coverage qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
You may be able to temporarily continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, though you'll pay the full premium.
Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.
Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.
Kansas has expanded 'mini-WARN' requirements with lower thresholds than the federal standard. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the Kansas Dept of Commerce. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions.
| Company | City | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Brands Group | Edgerton 32901 W. 193rd St.Edgerton, Kansas 66021 |
64 | 2026-02-27 | ||
| First Brands Group | Emporia 428 Peyton St.Emporia, Kansas 66801 |
130 | 2026-02-23 | ||
| First Brands Group | Edgerton W 185th St.Edgerton, Kansas 66030 |
81 | 2026-02-23 | ||
| Lowe's | Charlotte 100 W Worthington Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 |
3 | 2026-02-13 | ||
| Vornado Air | Andover 415 E. 13thAndover, Kansas 67002 |
72 | 2026-01-30 | ||
| Gates Corporation "Gates" | Iola 1450 Montana Road, Iola, Kansas 66749 |
81 | 2025-10-02 | ||
| United BioSource | Overland Park 12900 Foster Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66213 |
123 | 2025-09-26 | ||
| SPO Management | Manhattan 520 McCall Rd, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 |
72 | 2025-07-29 | ||
| Unrivaled Teamwear | Manhattan 520 McCall Rd, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 |
72 | 2025-07-29 | ||
| Demdaco | Leawood 5000 West 134th Street, Leawood, Kansas 66209 |
52 | 2025-05-21 |
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