Utah Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Utah posted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2021, affecting an estimated 112 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to July and down 77% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 112 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 112 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1 | 112 |
Utah felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 112 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Provo | 1 | 112 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XANT | Provo | 112 |
The largest notice was filed by XANT at its Provo facility, reporting 112 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Utah'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 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.