Utah Layoffs — October 2011
Employers in Utah recorded 2 WARN Act notices in October 2011, covering approximately 214 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and down 15% versus October 2010. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 118 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 118 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 1 | 118 |
| Tooele | 1 | 96 |
Salt Lake absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 118 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Slc | 1 | 118 |
| Stockton | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Host | Slc | 118 | ||
| EG&G Subsidiary of URS | Stockton | 96 |
Leading the list was HMS Host at its Slc facility, reporting 118 affected workers. EG&G Subsidiary of URS followed with 96 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Utah. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Utah WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.