How Louisville Employers Can Work With the Academies of Louisville
More than 20,000 Jefferson County high school students are enrolled in career academies. Employers that host interns get the first look at graduates.
Kentucky
Labor market news and workforce resources for Louisville and the Commonwealth.
Kentucky's Labor Force Is Shrinking, Complicating Hiring in Louisville
The state's unemployment rate sits near 4.7 percent while thousands of workers have stepped out of the labor force entirely. That combination makes local hiring harder than the headline rate suggests.
Kentucky Employers Planning Layoffs Can Get Free Help for Affected Workers
Federally funded Rapid Response teams help Kentucky employers and workers through layoffs at no cost. Some services start before notices go out.
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News
Bourbon Slowdown Reaches Kentucky Distillery Workers
Jim Beam paused distilling at its flagship Clermont site for 2026 as the industry cut production by 28 percent. Kentucky employers in and around the industry are adjusting.
Analysis
Transit and Child Care Gaps Keep Louisville Workers on the Sidelines
Greater Louisville Inc. names transportation, child care, expungement and digital access as the main barriers keeping residents out of work.
News
What UPS's 30,000 Job Cuts Could Mean for Louisville
UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs in 2026 through buyouts and attrition and close 24 buildings. Louisville is home to its Worldport hub.
Analysis
Kentucky's Rest Break and Seventh-Day Overtime Rules, Explained
Kentucky requires a paid 10-minute break for every four hours worked, which federal law does not. It can also require overtime on a seventh straight day.
Analysis
A Guide to Workers' Compensation for Kentucky Employers
Kentucky generally requires workers' compensation coverage from the first employee. Prompt injury reports and light-duty work keep premiums down.
Data
Kentucky County Jobless Rates Range From 4.5 to 10.6 Percent
State data from this summer showed a wide spread between counties. Central and Northern Kentucky stayed tight while parts of Eastern Kentucky remained far higher.
The Weekly Workforce Briefing
Every Monday, the week's labor data, compliance changes and workforce reporting in one sourced read. Free for employers, HR leaders and hiring managers.