Arizona Layoffs — February 2020
Employers in Arizona submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2020, putting at risk an estimated 310 workers — down from January and down 46% versus February 2019. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 125 |
| Transportation | 1 | 110 |
| Education | 1 | 75 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 125 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 110 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 310 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 310 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 3 | 310 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Fresh | Phoenix | 125 | ||
| Transportation Brokerage Specialists Inc (TBS) | Phoenix | 110 | ||
| HotChalk | Phoenix | 75 |
Topping the list was Bella Fresh at its Phoenix facility, reporting 125 affected workers. Transportation Brokerage Specialists Inc (TBS) followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Arizona, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.