Idaho Layoffs — August 2023
Employers in Idaho recorded 3 WARN Act notices in August 2023, covering approximately 162 workers — marking a decline from July. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 123 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 39 |
The Wholesale Trade sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 123 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 39 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bannock | 2 | 123 |
Bannock saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 123 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Naperville | 1 | 106 |
| Pocatello | 1 | 17 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Idaho this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeHE Distributors | Naperville | 106 | ||
| Centerra | 39 | |||
| KeHE Distributors | Pocatello | 17 |
Leading the list was KeHE Distributors at its Naperville facility, reporting 106 affected workers. Centerra followed with 39 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Idaho's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Wholesale Trade sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Idaho. 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 Idaho WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.