Idaho Layoffs — November 2014
Employers in Idaho submitted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2014, putting at risk an estimated 312 workers and up 19% versus November 2013. The average filing covered 156 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 160 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 152 |
The Mining & Energy sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 160 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 152 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Custer | 1 | 160 |
| Ada | 1 | 152 |
Custer was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 160 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Challis | 1 | 160 |
| Boise | 1 | 152 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Idaho this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Creek Mining | Challis | 160 | ||
| Packaging Corporation of America | Boise | 152 |
Topping the list was Thompson Creek Mining at its Challis facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Packaging Corporation of America followed with 152 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight mounting pressure on the Idaho labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Mining & Energy sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Idaho. 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 Idaho WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.