Utah Layoffs — January 2014
Employers in Utah posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2014, affecting an estimated 187 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 187 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 187 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 2 | 187 |
Salt Lake absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 187 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 2 | 187 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | Salt Lake City | 120 | ||
| Electronic Arts | Salt Lake City | 67 |
The largest notice was filed by CenturyLink at its Salt Lake City facility, reporting 120 affected workers. Electronic Arts followed with 67 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Utah'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 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.