Utah Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Utah filed 1 WARN Act notices in January 2017, impacting roughly 96 workers — representing a pullback from December and up 43% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 96 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 96 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 1 | 96 |
Salt Lake absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 96 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Slc | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macy's | Slc | 96 |
The single largest action involved Macy's at its Slc facility, reporting 96 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.