Utah Layoffs — September 2014
Employers in Utah filed 2 WARN Act notices in September 2014, impacting roughly 150 workers — representing a pullback from August. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 90 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 90 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Admin & Support Services reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 90 |
| Utah | 1 | 60 |
Washington was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 90 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. George | 1 | 90 |
| Lindon | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Enterprises | St. George | 90 | ||
| Devcon Security Services Corp & ADT | Lindon | 60 |
The single largest action involved Wells Enterprises at its St. George facility, reporting 90 affected workers. Devcon Security Services Corp & ADT followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
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.