Idaho Layoffs — February 2014
Employers in Idaho filed 3 WARN Act notices in February 2014, impacting roughly 2,309 workers — representing a notable rise over January. The average filing covered 770 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 1,600 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 709 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,600 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 709 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ada | 1 | 1,600 |
| Bannock | 1 | 400 |
| Bingham | 1 | 309 |
Ada was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 1,600 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boise | 1 | 1,600 |
| Pocatello | 1 | 400 |
| Aberdeen | 1 | 309 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Idaho this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximus | Boise | 1,600 | ||
| Heinz Frozen Food | Pocatello | 400 | ||
| Simplot Food Group | Aberdeen | 309 |
The single largest action involved Maximus at its Boise facility, reporting 1,600 affected workers. Heinz Frozen Food followed with 400 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Idaho labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Professional Services 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.