Arizona Layoffs — July 2019
Employers in Arizona recorded 5 WARN Act notices in July 2019, covering approximately 364 workers — marking a decline from June and up 257% versus July 2018. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 161 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 82 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 81 |
| Education | 1 | 40 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 161 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 82 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 4 | 324 |
| Pima | 1 | 40 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 324 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 98 |
| Chandler | 1 | 82 |
| Tempe | 1 | 81 |
| Luke AFB | 1 | 63 |
| Tucson | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harland Clarke Group | Phoenix | 98 | ||
| Wells Fargo | Chandler | 82 | ||
| viant Medical | Tempe | 81 | ||
| Aecom | Luke AFB | 63 | ||
| Green Field School | Tucson | 40 |
Leading the list was Harland Clarke Group at its Phoenix facility, reporting 98 affected workers. Wells Fargo followed with 82 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.