Arizona Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Arizona posted 3 WARN Act notices in October 2020, affecting an estimated 525 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September and down 69% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 175 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 517 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 8 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 517 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 8 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 517 |
| Yuma | 1 | 8 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 517 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 2 | 517 |
| Yuma | 1 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort | Phoenix | 367 | ||
| Aramark | Phoenix | 150 | ||
| Schwan's | Yuma | 8 |
The largest notice was filed by Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort at its Phoenix facility, reporting 367 affected workers. Aramark followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.