Arizona Layoffs — February 2023
Employers in Arizona submitted 9 WARN Act notices in February 2023, putting at risk an estimated 530 workers — down from January and up 219% versus February 2022. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 158 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 130 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 114 |
| Retail | 1 | 57 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 49 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 10 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 158 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 130 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 5 | 399 |
| Graham | 1 | 49 |
| Yuma | 1 | 12 |
| Pinal | 1 | 10 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 399 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Surprise | 1 | 130 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 114 |
| Goodyear | 1 | 98 |
| Tempe | 1 | 57 |
| San Francisco | 1 | 49 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COR Restaurant Services | Surprise | 130 | ||
| UPS Supply Chain Solutions | Goodyear | 98 | ||
| Microtech Southwest, Inc./Westfall Technik | 60 | |||
| RPM Logistics | Phoenix | 60 | ||
| Vitacost | Tempe | 57 | ||
| Integrity Molds, Inc./Westfall Technik | Phoenix | 54 | ||
| Critical Ideas Inc. DBA Chipper Cash | San Francisco | 49 | ||
| NextCare Urgent Care | Yuma | 12 | ||
| Cardinal Glass | Casa Grande | 10 |
Topping the list was COR Restaurant Services at its Surprise facility, reporting 130 affected workers. UPS Supply Chain Solutions followed with 98 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.