Arizona Layoffs — April 2016
Employers in Arizona reported 2 WARN Act notices in April 2016, displacing an estimated 560 workers — signaling an acceleration 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 topped the list of affected industries with 560 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 560 |
Maricopa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
The most significant filing came from 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 numbers illustrate 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.