Utah Layoffs — December 2023
Employers in Utah reported 5 WARN Act notices in December 2023, displacing an estimated 304 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 6% versus December 2022. The average filing covered 61 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 220 |
| Retail | 1 | 65 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 220 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Retail reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 5 | 304 |
Salt Lake bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 304 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 5 | 304 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skf | Salt Lake City | 108 | ||
| Sleep Number | Salt Lake City | 92 | ||
| eReplacement Parts | Salt Lake City | 65 | ||
| Scandia | Salt Lake City | 20 | ||
| Cygnus Home Service | Salt Lake City | 19 |
The most significant filing came from Skf at its Salt Lake City facility, reporting 108 affected workers. Sleep Number followed with 92 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.