Utah Layoffs — November 2020
Employers in Utah submitted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2020, putting at risk an estimated 150 workers — up substantially from October and up 105% versus November 2019. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 75 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 75 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 2 | 150 |
Salt Lake saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Slc | 2 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.F. Chang's | Slc | 75 | ||
| PF Changs China Bistro | Slc | 75 |
Topping the list was P.F. Chang's at its Slc facility, reporting 75 affected workers. PF Changs China Bistro followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight mounting pressure on the Utah 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 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.