Arizona Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in Arizona logged 3 WARN Act notices in August 2014, involving roughly 406 workers — climbing above July and up 20% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 135 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 365 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 41 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 365 workers across 2 notices. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 41 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 406 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 406 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale | 1 | 255 |
| Sun City | 1 | 110 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Metro | Scottsdale | 255 | ||
| Arizona Neurological Institute | Sun City | 110 | ||
| NewStar Fresh Foods | Phoenix | 41 |
The biggest impact was at Rural Metro at its Scottsdale facility, reporting 255 affected workers. Arizona Neurological Institute followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to mounting pressure on the Arizona 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 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.