Arizona Layoffs — March 2017
Employers in Arizona reported 4 WARN Act notices in March 2017, displacing an estimated 67 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 66% versus March 2016. The average filing covered 17 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 53 |
| Retail | 2 | 13 |
| Transportation | 1 | 1 |
The Utilities sector topped the list of affected industries with 53 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 13 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 54 |
| Pima | 1 | 8 |
| Mohave | 1 | 5 |
Maricopa felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 54 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tempe | 1 | 53 |
| Tucson | 1 | 8 |
| Lake Havasu | 1 | 5 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower Group | Tempe | 53 | ||
| Dollar Express | Tucson | 8 | ||
| Dollar Express | Lake Havasu | 5 | ||
| American Airlines | Phoenix | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Manpower Group at its Tempe facility, reporting 53 affected workers. Dollar Express followed with 8 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Arizona, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Utilities 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.