Arizona Layoffs — July 2024
Employers in Arizona filed 8 WARN Act notices in July 2024, impacting roughly 1,016 workers — representing a notable rise over June and up 166% versus July 2023. The average filing covered 127 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 539 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 170 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 101 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 98 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 539 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 170 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 577 |
| Pima | 2 | 217 |
| Yuma | 2 | 159 |
| Coconino | 1 | 63 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 577 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 3 | 577 |
| Tucson | 2 | 217 |
| Yuma | 2 | 159 |
| Bellemont | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lots | Phoenix | 299 | ||
| Conn's HomePlus | Phoenix | 240 | ||
| ISS Action - Tucson | Tucson | 119 | ||
| Amentum | Yuma | 108 | ||
| Sound Physicians | Tucson | 98 | ||
| Schuff Steel | Bellemont | 63 | ||
| ISS Action - Yuma | Yuma | 51 | ||
| Delta Apparel | Phoenix | 38 |
The single largest action involved Big Lots at its Phoenix facility, reporting 299 affected workers. Conn's HomePlus followed with 240 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Arizona labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail 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.