Utah Layoffs — September 2015
Employers in Utah submitted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2015, putting at risk an estimated 143 workers — down from August and down 5% versus September 2014. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 80 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 63 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 80 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Mining & Energy reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tooele | 1 | 80 |
| Salt Lake | 1 | 63 |
Tooele bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 80 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tooele | 1 | 80 |
| Salt Lake City | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Performance | Tooele | 80 | ||
| Barrick Gold of North America | Salt Lake City | 63 |
Topping the list was Miller Performance at its Tooele facility, reporting 80 affected workers. Barrick Gold of North America followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Utah, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.