Utah Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Utah posted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2018, affecting an estimated 77 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and roughly flat versus February 2017. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 77 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 77 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1 | 77 |
Utah was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 77 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| American Fork | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kencraft Confections | American Fork | 77 |
The largest notice was filed by Kencraft Confections at its American Fork facility, reporting 77 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.