Utah Layoffs — August 2018
Employers in Utah reported 1 WARN Act notices in August 2018, displacing an estimated 58 workers — signaling a deceleration from July. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
Industry classification was not available for filings in Utah this month. A total of 58 workers were affected across 1 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 1 | 58 |
Salt Lake absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 58 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Valley City | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stahls' Full Gear | West Valley City | 58 |
The most significant filing came from Stahls' Full Gear at its West Valley City facility, reporting 58 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons.
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.