Arizona Layoffs — May 2015
Employers in Arizona reported 3 WARN Act notices in May 2015, displacing an estimated 291 workers — signaling a deceleration from April. The average filing covered 97 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 197 |
| Retail | 2 | 94 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 197 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 94 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 291 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 291 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 3 | 291 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott International | Phoenix | 197 | ||
| Safeway | Phoenix | 50 | ||
| Safeway | Phoenix | 44 |
The most significant filing came from Marriott International at its Phoenix facility, reporting 197 affected workers. Safeway followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Arizona'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 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.