Arizona Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Arizona posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2018, affecting an estimated 92 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 64% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 60 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 32 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 60 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Mining & Energy reported 32 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Yuma | 1 | 60 |
| Maricopa | 1 | 32 |
Yuma was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 60 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Yuma | 1 | 60 |
| Tempe | 1 | 32 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acs | Yuma | 60 | ||
| Western Refining | Tempe | 32 |
The largest notice was filed by Acs at its Yuma facility, reporting 60 affected workers. Western Refining followed with 32 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Arizona, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.