Utah Layoffs — May 2020
Employers in Utah posted 7 WARN Act notices in May 2020, affecting an estimated 759 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 366 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 144 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 366 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 144 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 5 | 506 |
| Utah | 2 | 253 |
Salt Lake absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 506 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Slc | 5 | 506 |
| Lehi | 2 | 253 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Slc | 216 | ||
| LendingClub | Lehi | 144 | ||
| Dexter Axle | Lehi | 109 | ||
| Core-Mark | Slc | 79 | ||
| Hertz | Slc | 76 | ||
| Hertz | Slc | 74 | ||
| Dexter Axle | Slc | 61 |
The largest notice was filed by Enterprise at its Slc facility, reporting 216 affected workers. LendingClub followed with 144 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.