Arizona Layoffs — February 2021
Employers in Arizona posted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2021, affecting an estimated 92 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to January and down 70% versus February 2020. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 92 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 92 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 1 | 92 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 92 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeroGuard | Phoenix | 92 |
The largest notice was filed by AeroGuard at its Phoenix facility, reporting 92 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.