Arizona Layoffs — July 2020
Employers in Arizona submitted 7 WARN Act notices in July 2020, putting at risk an estimated 2,229 workers — down from June and up 512% versus July 2019. The average filing covered 318 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 1,497 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 432 |
| Retail | 4 | 300 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 1,497 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Mining & Energy reported 432 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 4 | 1,659 |
| Gila | 1 | 432 |
| Pima | 2 | 138 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 1,659 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 3 | 1,529 |
| Hayden | 1 | 432 |
| Tucson | 2 | 138 |
| Chandler | 1 | 130 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | Phoenix | 1,367 | ||
| Asarco Groupo Mexico | Hayden | 432 | ||
| Alaska Airlines | Chandler | 130 | ||
| JCPenney | Phoenix | 81 | ||
| Penney OpCo LLC DBA JCPenney | Phoenix | 81 | ||
| JCPenney | Tucson | 69 | ||
| Penney OpCo LLC DBA JCPenney | Tucson | 69 |
Topping the list was American Airlines at its Phoenix facility, reporting 1,367 affected workers. Asarco Groupo Mexico followed with 432 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Arizona'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 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.