Utah Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Utah filed 1 WARN Act notices in February 2018, impacting roughly 77 workers — representing a pullback from 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 77 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1 | 77 |
Utah felt the sharpest impact, 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 single largest action involved Kencraft Confections at its American Fork facility, reporting 77 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.