Arizona Layoffs — October 2013
Employers in Arizona submitted 1 WARN Act notices in October 2013, putting at risk an estimated 30 workers — down from September and down 95% versus October 2012. The average filing covered 30 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 30 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 30 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 1 | 30 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 30 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNC Live Well | Phoenix | 30 |
Topping the list was GNC Live Well at its Phoenix facility, reporting 30 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Arizona, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.