Utah Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Utah reported 1 WARN Act notices in February 2018, displacing an estimated 77 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and roughly flat versus February 2017. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 77 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 77 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1 | 77 |
Utah bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 77 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| American Fork | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kencraft Confections | American Fork | 77 |
The most significant filing came from Kencraft Confections at its American Fork facility, reporting 77 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Utah. 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 Utah WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.