Arizona Layoffs — October 2016
Employers in Arizona posted 2 WARN Act notices in October 2016, affecting an estimated 375 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September and down 68% versus October 2015. The average filing covered 188 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 194 |
| Transportation | 1 | 181 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 194 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 181 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 375 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 375 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale | 1 | 194 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 181 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theranos | Scottsdale | 194 | ||
| Hanjin Shipping America | Phoenix | 181 |
The largest notice was filed by Theranos at its Scottsdale facility, reporting 194 affected workers. Hanjin Shipping America followed with 181 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.