Arizona Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in Arizona filed 5 WARN Act notices in September 2020, impacting roughly 233 workers — representing a notable rise over August and up 184% versus September 2019. The average filing covered 47 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 105 |
| Real Estate | 2 | 60 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 48 |
| Education | 1 | 20 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 105 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Real Estate reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 4 | 128 |
| Coconino | 1 | 105 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 128 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | 1 | 105 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 68 |
| Scottsdale | 2 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines | Grand Canyon | 105 | ||
| Vse Arizona Realty | Scottsdale | 58 | ||
| Live Nation Entertainment | Phoenix | 48 | ||
| Southwest Key Programs | Phoenix | 20 | ||
| Vistana Vacation Ownership | Scottsdale | 2 |
The single largest action involved Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines at its Grand Canyon facility, reporting 105 affected workers. Vse Arizona Realty followed with 58 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Arizona labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Transportation 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.