Arizona Layoffs — November 2016
Employers in Arizona filed 3 WARN Act notices in November 2016, impacting roughly 279 workers — representing a pullback from October and up 72% versus November 2015. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 203 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 76 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 203 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 76 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 279 |
Maricopa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 279 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phx | 2 | 203 |
| Scottsdale | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GO Digital | Phx | 153 | ||
| Marriott/Starwood Scottsdale Office | Scottsdale | 76 | ||
| AT&T | Phx | 50 |
The single largest action involved GO Digital at its Phx facility, reporting 153 affected workers. Marriott/Starwood Scottsdale Office followed with 76 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.