Arizona Layoffs — August 2017
Employers in Arizona submitted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2017, putting at risk an estimated 73 workers — up substantially from July and down 79% versus August 2016. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 23 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 50 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 23 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mohave | 1 | 50 |
| Maricopa | 1 | 23 |
Mohave felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu | 1 | 50 |
| Tempe | 1 | 23 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddenlink Communications | Lake Havasu | 50 | ||
| Western Refining | Tempe | 23 |
Topping the list was Suddenlink Communications at its Lake Havasu facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Western Refining followed with 23 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.