Arizona Layoffs — October 2018
Employers in Arizona filed 2 WARN Act notices in October 2018, impacting roughly 185 workers — representing a pullback from September and down 41% versus October 2017. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 100 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 85 |
The Education sector led the way in workforce reductions with 100 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 85 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 185 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 185 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 100 |
| Tempe | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Key Programs | Phoenix | 100 | ||
| Sears Tempe Call Center | Tempe | 85 |
The single largest action involved Southwest Key Programs at its Phoenix facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Sears Tempe Call Center followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Arizona, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Education 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.