Alaska Layoffs — August 2023
Employers in Alaska submitted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2023, putting at risk an estimated 27 workers — down from July. The average filing covered 27 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 27 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 27 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 1 | 27 |
Anchorage absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 27 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 1 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Alaska this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerra | Anchorage | 27 |
Topping the list was Centerra at its Anchorage facility, reporting 27 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Alaska'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 Alaska. 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 Alaska WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.