Utah Layoffs — September 2022
Employers in Utah posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2022, affecting an estimated 347 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to August and down 58% versus September 2021. The average filing covered 174 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 212 |
The Mining & Energy sector saw the heaviest impact with 212 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon | 1 | 212 |
| Salt Lake | 1 | 135 |
Carbon bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 212 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Carbon | 1 | 212 |
| Alpine | 1 | 135 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emery County Coal Resources | East Carbon | 212 | ||
| Purple Innovation | Alpine | 135 |
The largest notice was filed by Emery County Coal Resources at its East Carbon facility, reporting 212 affected workers. Purple Innovation followed with 135 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.