Arizona Layoffs — May 2022
Employers in Arizona filed 1 WARN Act notices in May 2022, impacting roughly 40 workers and down 94% versus May 2021. The average filing covered 40 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 40 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 40 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 1 | 40 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 40 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Chandler | Chandler | 40 |
The single largest action involved Honeywell Chandler at its Chandler facility, reporting 40 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.