Idaho Layoffs — October 2016
Employers in Idaho recorded 2 WARN Act notices in October 2016, covering approximately 285 workers and up 93% versus October 2015. The average filing covered 142 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 194 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 194 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bannock | 1 | 194 |
| Bingham | 1 | 91 |
Bannock bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 194 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pocatello | 1 | 194 |
| Blackfoot | 1 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Idaho this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. West Research Center | Pocatello | 194 | ||
| Basic American Ingredients | Blackfoot | 91 |
Leading the list was Mt. West Research Center at its Pocatello facility, reporting 194 affected workers. Basic American Ingredients followed with 91 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Idaho labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Professional Services sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Idaho. 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 Idaho WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.