Utah Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Utah filed 1 WARN Act notices in December 2016, impacting roughly 106 workers — representing a notable rise over November and down 34% versus December 2015. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 106 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 106 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Davis | 1 | 106 |
Davis was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 106 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layton | 1 | 106 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survey Sampling Int | Layton | 106 |
The single largest action involved Survey Sampling Int at its Layton facility, reporting 106 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.