Arizona Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Arizona filed 3 WARN Act notices in January 2017, impacting roughly 231 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 72% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 3 | 231 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 231 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 231 |
Maricopa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 231 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Surprise | 1 | 77 |
| Scottsdale | 1 | 77 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertson Company #1026 | Surprise | 77 | ||
| Albertson Company #969 | Scottsdale | 77 | ||
| Albertsons | Phoenix | 77 |
The single largest action involved Albertson Company #1026 at its Surprise facility, reporting 77 affected workers. Albertson Company #969 followed with 77 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.