Utah Layoffs — October 2011
Employers in Utah filed 2 WARN Act notices in October 2011, impacting roughly 214 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 15% versus October 2010. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 118 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 118 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 1 | 118 |
| Tooele | 1 | 96 |
Salt Lake felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 118 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Slc | 1 | 118 |
| Stockton | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Host | Slc | 118 | ||
| EG&G Subsidiary of URS | Stockton | 96 |
The single largest action involved HMS Host at its Slc facility, reporting 118 affected workers. EG&G Subsidiary of URS followed with 96 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.