Utah Layoffs — February 2021
Employers in Utah reported 2 WARN Act notices in February 2021, displacing an estimated 130 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 79% versus February 2020. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 130 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 130 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Weber | 2 | 130 |
Weber bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 130 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden | 2 | 130 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCPenney | Ogden | 65 | ||
| Penney OpCo LLC DBA JCPenney | Ogden | 65 |
The most significant filing came from JCPenney at its Ogden facility, reporting 65 affected workers. Penney OpCo LLC DBA JCPenney followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Utah, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.