Utah Layoffs — September 2022
Employers in Utah submitted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2022, putting at risk an estimated 347 workers — up substantially from August and down 58% versus September 2021. The average filing covered 174 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 212 |
The Mining & Energy sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 212 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon | 1 | 212 |
| Salt Lake | 1 | 135 |
Carbon was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 212 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| East Carbon | 1 | 212 |
| Alpine | 1 | 135 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emery County Coal Resources | East Carbon | 212 | ||
| Purple Innovation | Alpine | 135 |
Topping the list was Emery County Coal Resources at its East Carbon facility, reporting 212 affected workers. Purple Innovation followed with 135 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.