Arizona Layoffs — May 2016
Employers in Arizona reported 4 WARN Act notices in May 2016, displacing an estimated 213 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 27% versus May 2015. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 89 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 84 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 89 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 188 |
| Yuma | 1 | 25 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 188 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 89 |
| Tempe | 1 | 84 |
| Yuma | 1 | 25 |
| Scottsdale | 1 | 15 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abb | Phoenix | 89 | ||
| DataSphere Technologies | Tempe | 84 | ||
| Acs | Yuma | 25 | ||
| Zmc | Scottsdale | 15 |
The most significant filing came from Abb at its Phoenix facility, reporting 89 affected workers. DataSphere Technologies followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Arizona, 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 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.