Utah Layoffs — February 2010
Employers in Utah filed 2 WARN Act notices in February 2010, impacting roughly 203 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 256% versus February 2009. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 94 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 94 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1 | 109 |
| Juab | 1 | 94 |
Utah bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 109 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Fork | 1 | 109 |
| Nephi | 1 | 94 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo Craft & Novelty | Spanish Fork | 109 | ||
| Mosaic | Nephi | 94 |
The single largest action involved Provo Craft & Novelty at its Spanish Fork facility, reporting 109 affected workers. Mosaic followed with 94 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.