Arizona Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in Arizona posted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2017, affecting an estimated 223 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to March and down 60% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 166 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 52 |
| Retail | 1 | 5 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 166 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 52 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 218 |
| Mohave | 1 | 5 |
Maricopa saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 218 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 83 |
| Chandler | 1 | 83 |
| Glendale | 1 | 52 |
| Lake Havasu | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vita Rx | Phoenix | 83 | ||
| DaVita | Chandler | 83 | ||
| Royal Remanufacturing | Glendale | 52 | ||
| Dolar Express Store LLC #5172 | Lake Havasu | 5 |
The largest notice was filed by Da Vita Rx at its Phoenix facility, reporting 83 affected workers. DaVita followed with 83 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.