Kroger Layoffs - WARN Act Notices

Kroger has a WARN Act filing history stretching from May 2019 to February 2026, with 5 notices affecting 359 employees in total. Filings are concentrated in Illinois (1) and Virginia (1), with additional notices across 3 other states. Notices include 2 layoffs and 2 facility closures. The largest single filing affected 115 employees in Kenton/Hardin, OH (October 2020). Filing activity has slowed, with only 1 notice in the past 12 months.

Under the WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act), employers with 100 or more employees are required to provide 60 days advance notice before conducting plant closures or mass layoffs. These notices are filed with state labor departments and are public record.