Utah Layoffs — March 2016
Employers in Utah submitted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2016, putting at risk an estimated 93 workers — up substantially from February and down 2% versus March 2015. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 2 | 93 |
The Utilities sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 93 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Uintah | 1 | 50 |
| Utah | 1 | 43 |
Uintah absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vernal | 1 | 50 |
| Orem | 1 | 43 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halliburton Energy Services | Vernal | 50 | ||
| SunEdison | Orem | 43 |
Topping the list was Halliburton Energy Services at its Vernal facility, reporting 50 affected workers. SunEdison followed with 43 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.