Utah Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Utah posted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2017, affecting an estimated 247 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 42% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 247 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 247 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 247 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 1 | 247 |
Salt Lake absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 247 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Slc | 1 | 247 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg's | Slc | 247 |
The largest notice was filed by Kellogg's at its Slc facility, reporting 247 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.