Arizona Layoffs — January 2019
Employers in Arizona reported 5 WARN Act notices in January 2019, displacing an estimated 247 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 62% versus January 2018. The average filing covered 49 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 58 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 51 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 49 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 27 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 62 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 58 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 158 |
| Pima | 2 | 89 |
Maricopa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 158 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 2 | 107 |
| Tucson | 2 | 89 |
| Scottsdale | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safeway #1985 | Tucson | 62 | ||
| Tesla | Phoenix | 58 | ||
| Invitation Homes | Scottsdale | 51 | ||
| Sodexo | Phoenix | 49 | ||
| Alorica | Tucson | 27 |
The most significant filing came from Safeway #1985 at its Tucson facility, reporting 62 affected workers. Tesla followed with 58 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.