Utah Layoffs — November 2020
Employers in Utah posted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2020, affecting an estimated 150 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to October and up 105% versus November 2019. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 75 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 75 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 2 | 150 |
Salt Lake was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Slc | 2 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.F. Chang's | Slc | 75 | ||
| PF Changs China Bistro | Slc | 75 |
The largest notice was filed by P.F. Chang's at its Slc facility, reporting 75 affected workers. PF Changs China Bistro followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Utah labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.