Utah Layoffs — August 2015
Employers in Utah reported 2 WARN Act notices in August 2015, displacing an estimated 540 workers and up 223% versus August 2014. The average filing covered 270 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 400 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 140 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector topped the list of affected industries with 400 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 140 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cache | 1 | 400 |
| Davis | 1 | 140 |
Cache absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 400 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Logan | 1 | 400 |
| Clearfield | 1 | 140 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Health & Fitness | Logan | 400 | ||
| Kellogg Plant | Clearfield | 140 |
The most significant filing came from Icon Health & Fitness at its Logan facility, reporting 400 affected workers. Kellogg Plant followed with 140 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Utah labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Arts & Entertainment 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.