Arizona Layoffs — July 2014
Employers in Arizona filed 2 WARN Act notices in July 2014, impacting roughly 79 workers — representing a pullback from June and down 76% versus July 2013. The average filing covered 40 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 58 |
| Education | 1 | 21 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 58 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Education reported 21 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 79 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 79 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert | 1 | 58 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 21 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Gilbert | 58 | ||
| Anthem Education | Phoenix | 21 |
The single largest action involved Sodexo at its Gilbert facility, reporting 58 affected workers. Anthem Education followed with 21 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Arizona, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.