Utah Layoffs — November 2023
Employers in Utah reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2023, displacing an estimated 187 workers — signaling a deceleration from October. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 81 |
| Retail | 1 | 70 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 36 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 81 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 3 | 187 |
Salt Lake saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 187 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 3 | 187 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americold Logistics | Salt Lake City | 81 | ||
| Walgreens | Salt Lake City | 70 | ||
| Merical | Salt Lake City | 36 |
The most significant filing came from Americold Logistics at its Salt Lake City facility, reporting 81 affected workers. Walgreens followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.