Arizona Layoffs — January 2022
Employers in Arizona reported 2 WARN Act notices in January 2022, displacing an estimated 169 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and up 99% versus January 2021. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 152 |
| Retail | 1 | 17 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 152 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 17 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 1 | 152 |
| Yuma | 1 | 17 |
Maricopa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 90% of all affected workers with 152 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale | 1 | 152 |
| Yuma | 1 | 17 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt | Scottsdale | 152 | ||
| Bed Bath Beyond California | Yuma | 17 |
The most significant filing came from Hyatt at its Scottsdale facility, reporting 152 affected workers. Bed Bath Beyond California followed with 17 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.