Iowa Layoffs — January 2022
Employers in Iowa recorded 1 WARN Act notices in January 2022, covering approximately 53 workers and down 83% versus January 2021. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 53 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 53 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 1 | 53 |
Johnson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 53 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 53 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protek Medical Products | Iowa City | 53 | Closure |
Leading the list was Protek Medical Products at its Iowa City facility, reporting 53 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Iowa's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Iowa. 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 Iowa WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.