Idaho Layoffs — October 2016
Employers in Idaho reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2016, displacing an estimated 285 workers and up 93% versus October 2015. The average filing covered 142 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 194 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 194 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bannock | 1 | 194 |
| Bingham | 1 | 91 |
Bannock absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 194 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pocatello | 1 | 194 |
| Blackfoot | 1 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Idaho this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. West Research Center | Pocatello | 194 | ||
| Basic American Ingredients | Blackfoot | 91 |
The most significant filing came from Mt. West Research Center at its Pocatello facility, reporting 194 affected workers. Basic American Ingredients followed with 91 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Idaho labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Professional Services 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.