Arizona Layoffs — March 2013
Employers in Arizona submitted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2013, putting at risk an estimated 195 workers and down 32% versus March 2012. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 180 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 15 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 180 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Agriculture reported 15 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 1 | 180 |
| Yuma | 1 | 15 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 92% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler | 1 | 180 |
| Dateland | 1 | 15 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heracus Materials Technology North America | Chandler | 180 | ||
| William Dale Young & Sons, Inc., Cocopah Nurseries | Dateland | 15 |
Topping the list was Heracus Materials Technology North America at its Chandler facility, reporting 180 affected workers. William Dale Young & Sons, Inc., Cocopah Nurseries followed with 15 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Arizona. 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 Arizona WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.