Arizona Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Arizona reported 2 WARN Act notices in May 2018, displacing an estimated 297 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 39% versus May 2017. The average filing covered 148 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 296 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 1 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 296 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Professional Services reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 297 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 297 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tempe | 1 | 296 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uber | Tempe | 296 | ||
| Tsi | Phoenix | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Uber at its Tempe facility, reporting 296 affected workers. Tsi followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.