Arizona Layoffs — October 2017
Employers in Arizona logged 3 WARN Act notices in October 2017, involving roughly 314 workers and down 16% versus October 2016. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | 228 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 28 |
The Real Estate sector dominated layoff filings with 228 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Accommodation & Food reported 58 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 286 |
| Pima | 1 | 28 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 91% of all affected workers with 286 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 2 | 286 |
| Tucson | 1 | 28 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xchange Leasing LLC (XCL) | Phoenix | 228 | ||
| Cornbread Ventures DBA T Zejas | Phoenix | 58 | ||
| Rockwell collins | Tucson | 28 |
The biggest impact was at Xchange Leasing LLC (XCL) at its Phoenix facility, reporting 228 affected workers. Cornbread Ventures DBA T Zejas followed with 58 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Real Estate 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.