Idaho Layoffs — January 2024
Employers in Idaho submitted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2024, putting at risk an estimated 378 workers — up substantially from December and up 114% versus January 2023. The average filing covered 189 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 378 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 378 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ada | 2 | 378 |
Ada was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 378 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 1 | 216 |
| Nampa | 1 | 162 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Idaho this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltzer Health | Meridian | 216 | ||
| Saltzer Health | Nampa | 162 |
Topping the list was Saltzer Health at its Meridian facility, reporting 216 affected workers. Saltzer Health followed with 162 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
These figures highlight mounting pressure on the Idaho labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.