Arizona Layoffs — January 2013
Employers in Arizona reported 2 WARN Act notices in January 2013, displacing an estimated 239 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and down 13% versus January 2012. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 89 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 150 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 89 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 239 |
Maricopa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 239 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 2 | 239 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Phoenix | 150 | ||
| The Cheesecake Factory. Grand Lux Cafe | Phoenix | 89 |
The most significant filing came from Phoenix Children's Hospital at its Phoenix facility, reporting 150 affected workers. The Cheesecake Factory. Grand Lux Cafe followed with 89 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Arizona, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.