Utah Layoffs — March 2020
Employers in Utah posted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2020, affecting an estimated 241 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February and up 213% versus March 2019. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 128 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 113 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 128 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 113 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 1 | 128 |
| Utah | 1 | 113 |
Salt Lake absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 128 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Slc | 1 | 128 |
| Lehi | 1 | 113 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH Lodging | Slc | 128 | ||
| Vivint Wireless | Lehi | 113 |
The largest notice was filed by MH Lodging at its Slc facility, reporting 128 affected workers. Vivint Wireless followed with 113 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
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.