Arizona Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Arizona reported 2 WARN Act notices in November 2018, displacing an estimated 359 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and down 10% versus November 2017. The average filing covered 180 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 196 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 163 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 196 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Professional Services reported 163 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 359 |
Maricopa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 359 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 196 |
| Glendale | 1 | 163 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulta Beauty | Phoenix | 196 | ||
| Turn-Key Solutions | Glendale | 163 |
The most significant filing came from Ulta Beauty at its Phoenix facility, reporting 196 affected workers. Turn-Key Solutions followed with 163 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.