Utah Layoffs — March 2024
Employers in Utah submitted 4 WARN Act notices in March 2024, putting at risk an estimated 228 workers — down from February and up 58% versus March 2023. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 107 |
| Retail | 1 | 46 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 107 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Retail reported 46 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 3 | 153 |
| Beaver | 1 | 75 |
Salt Lake bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 153 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 2 | 152 |
| Milford | 1 | 75 |
| Bluffdale | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Industry Groups | Salt Lake City | 106 | ||
| Smithfield Foods | Milford | 75 | ||
| Whole Foods Market / Amazon | Salt Lake City | 46 | ||
| Lost Boys Interactive | Bluffdale | 1 |
Topping the list was ABM Industry Groups at its Salt Lake City facility, reporting 106 affected workers. Smithfield Foods followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.