Kentucky experienced a decline in job openings during December 2025. The state reported 88,000 job openings, down from 94,000 in November. The job openings rate decreased to 4.1 percent. Layoffs and discharges increased to 24,000 in December. This figure was up from 19,000 in the prior month.
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