Utah Layoffs — September 2023
Employers in Utah posted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2023, affecting an estimated 226 workers and down 35% versus September 2022. The average filing covered 226 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 226 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 226 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 1 | 226 |
Salt Lake was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 226 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 1 | 226 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | Salt Lake City | 226 |
The largest notice was filed by SkyWest Airlines at its Salt Lake City facility, reporting 226 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Utah'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 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.