Arizona Layoffs — June 2020
Employers in Arizona posted 32 WARN Act notices in June 2020, affecting an estimated 8,880 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to May and up 1526% versus June 2019. The average filing covered 278 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 28 | 8,696 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 72 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 66 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 11 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 8,696 workers across 28 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 72 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 28 | 7,827 |
| Pima | 2 | 1,007 |
| Yuma | 2 | 46 |
Maricopa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 7,827 workers across 28 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 10 | 3,943 |
| Scottsdale | 14 | 3,043 |
| Tucson | 1 | 657 |
| Chandler | 2 | 519 |
| Marana | 1 | 350 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Phoenix Desert Ridege Resort & Spa (JW Marriott) at its Phoenix facility, reporting 923 affected workers. Marriott International followed with 923 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Arizona labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.