Utah Layoffs — April 2014
Employers in Utah reported 2 WARN Act notices in April 2014, displacing an estimated 114 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 35% versus April 2013. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 83 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 31 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 83 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 31 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 2 | 114 |
Salt Lake saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 114 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 1 | 83 |
| West Jordan | 1 | 31 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark at Hertz SLC | Salt Lake City | 83 | ||
| Remington | West Jordan | 31 |
The most significant filing came from Aramark at Hertz SLC at its Salt Lake City facility, reporting 83 affected workers. Remington followed with 31 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Utah, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.