Arizona Layoffs — September 2022
Employers in Arizona filed 3 WARN Act notices in September 2022, impacting roughly 439 workers — representing a pullback from August and up 51% versus September 2021. The average filing covered 146 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 226 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 213 |
The Finance & Insurance sector led the way in workforce reductions with 226 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 213 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 439 |
Maricopa saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 439 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 213 |
| Chandler | 1 | 113 |
| Scottsdale | 1 | 113 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holsum Bakery | Phoenix | 213 | ||
| Home Point Financial Corporation DBA Homepoint | Chandler | 113 | ||
| HomePoint Financial | Scottsdale | 113 |
The single largest action involved Holsum Bakery at its Phoenix facility, reporting 213 affected workers. Home Point Financial Corporation DBA Homepoint followed with 113 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.