Utah Layoffs — February 2011
Employers in Utah posted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2011, affecting an estimated 149 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to January and down 27% versus February 2010. The average filing covered 149 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 149 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 149 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 1 | 149 |
Salt Lake bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 149 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 1 | 149 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Terminal Gifts | Salt Lake City | 149 |
The largest notice was filed by Air Terminal Gifts at its Salt Lake City facility, reporting 149 affected 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 Retail 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.