Idaho Layoffs — October 2023
Employers in Idaho filed 6 WARN Act notices in October 2023, impacting roughly 45 workers — representing a pullback from September. The average filing covered 8 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 2 | 15 |
The Government sector led the way in workforce reductions with 15 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bingham | 3 | 25 |
| Ada | 1 | 10 |
| Kootenai | 2 | 10 |
Bingham absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 25 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot | 2 | 20 |
| Coeur d'Alene | 3 | 15 |
| Meridian | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Idaho this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Cygnus Home Service DBA Yelloh at its Meridian facility, reporting 10 affected workers. Cygnus Home Service, LLC, dba Yelloh followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Idaho's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Government 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.