Utah Layoffs — May 2020
Employers in Utah submitted 7 WARN Act notices in May 2020, putting at risk an estimated 759 workers — down from April. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 366 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 144 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 366 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 144 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 5 | 506 |
| Utah | 2 | 253 |
Salt Lake felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 506 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Slc | 5 | 506 |
| Lehi | 2 | 253 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Slc | 216 | ||
| LendingClub | Lehi | 144 | ||
| Dexter Axle | Lehi | 109 | ||
| Core-Mark | Slc | 79 | ||
| Hertz | Slc | 76 | ||
| Hertz | Slc | 74 | ||
| Dexter Axle | Slc | 61 |
Topping the list was Enterprise at its Slc facility, reporting 216 affected workers. LendingClub followed with 144 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.