Idaho Layoffs — January 2014
Employers in Idaho filed 2 WARN Act notices in January 2014, impacting roughly 440 workers — representing a notable rise over December and up 798% versus January 2013. The average filing covered 220 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 400 |
| Retail | 1 | 40 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 400 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Retail reported 40 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 1 | 400 |
| Cassia | 1 | 40 |
Blaine absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 91% of all affected workers with 400 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | 1 | 400 |
| Burley | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Idaho this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Partners | Idaho Falls | 400 | ||
| Albertson's | Burley | 40 |
The single largest action involved Center Partners at its Idaho Falls facility, reporting 400 affected workers. Albertson's followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Idaho labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Idaho. 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 Idaho WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.