Arizona Layoffs — December 2021
Employers in Arizona posted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2021, affecting an estimated 161 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and down 19% versus December 2020. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 100 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 61 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 100 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 161 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 161 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 2 | 161 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Freight Lines | Phoenix | 100 | ||
| Monitronics International, Inc. DBA Brinks Home | Phoenix | 61 |
The largest notice was filed by Central Freight Lines at its Phoenix facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Monitronics International, Inc. DBA Brinks Home followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Arizona, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.