Arizona Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in Arizona recorded 4 WARN Act notices in April 2017, covering approximately 223 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 60% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 166 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 52 |
| Retail | 1 | 5 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 166 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 52 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 218 |
| Mohave | 1 | 5 |
Maricopa saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 218 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 83 |
| Chandler | 1 | 83 |
| Glendale | 1 | 52 |
| Lake Havasu | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vita Rx | Phoenix | 83 | ||
| DaVita | Chandler | 83 | ||
| Royal Remanufacturing | Glendale | 52 | ||
| Dolar Express Store LLC #5172 | Lake Havasu | 5 |
Leading the list was Da Vita Rx at its Phoenix facility, reporting 83 affected workers. DaVita followed with 83 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.