Utah Layoffs — June 2019
Employers in Utah filed 2 WARN Act notices in June 2019, impacting roughly 139 workers and down 32% versus June 2018. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 98 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 41 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 98 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 41 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 2 | 139 |
Salt Lake absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 139 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Slc | 2 | 139 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abm | Slc | 98 | ||
| BD Medical | Slc | 41 |
The single largest action involved Abm at its Slc facility, reporting 98 affected workers. BD Medical followed with 41 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.