Arizona Layoffs — December 2023
Employers in Arizona posted 9 WARN Act notices in December 2023, affecting an estimated 457 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to November and down 15% versus December 2022. The average filing covered 51 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 3 | 169 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 136 |
| Transportation | 1 | 128 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 19 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 169 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 136 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 5 | 337 |
| Gila | 1 | 50 |
| Pima | 1 | 42 |
| Mohave | 1 | 19 |
| Graham | 1 | 9 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 337 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 4 | 227 |
| Scottsdale | 1 | 110 |
| Englewood | 1 | 50 |
| Tucson | 1 | 42 |
| Mohave Valley | 1 | 19 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComTrans | Phoenix | 128 | ||
| Cruise | Scottsdale | 110 | ||
| SPS Ventures | Phoenix | 93 | ||
| DISH Network | Englewood | 50 | ||
| TuSimple | Tucson | 42 | ||
| Rio Aggregate Services | Mohave Valley | 19 | ||
| Square, subsidiary of Block | San Francisco | 9 | ||
| SPS Ventures | Phoenix | 5 | ||
| FSC Edge | Phoenix | 1 |
The largest notice was filed by ComTrans at its Phoenix facility, reporting 128 affected workers. Cruise followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Arizona. 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 Arizona WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.