Utah Layoffs — May 2023
Employers in Utah submitted 8 WARN Act notices in May 2023, putting at risk an estimated 465 workers — down from April. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 135 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 85 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 76 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 63 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 15 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 135 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 85 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 5 | 255 |
| Iron | 1 | 82 |
| Weber | 1 | 76 |
| Utah | 1 | 52 |
Salt Lake felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 255 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 4 | 216 |
| Cedar City | 1 | 82 |
| Ogden | 1 | 76 |
| Provo | 1 | 52 |
| West Jordan | 1 | 39 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deseret News Publishing | Salt Lake City | 85 | ||
| Lozier | Cedar City | 82 | ||
| Medly Health | Ogden | 76 | ||
| Lexington Law Firm | Salt Lake City | 63 | ||
| Spring Air | Salt Lake City | 53 | ||
| Cricut | Provo | 52 | ||
| Ddsc | West Jordan | 39 | ||
| CreditRepair.com | Salt Lake City | 15 |
Topping the list was Deseret News Publishing at its Salt Lake City facility, reporting 85 affected workers. Lozier followed with 82 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Utah'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 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.