Arizona Layoffs — April 2016
Employers in Arizona recorded 2 WARN Act notices in April 2016, covering approximately 560 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 71% versus April 2015. The average filing covered 280 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 560 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 560 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 560 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 560 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler | 2 | 560 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | Chandler | 312 | ||
| Intel | Chandler | 248 |
Leading the list was Intel at its Chandler facility, reporting 312 affected workers. Intel followed with 248 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.