Idaho Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Idaho reported 4 WARN Act notices in August 2024, displacing an estimated 472 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and up 191% versus August 2023. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 406 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 66 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 406 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon | 3 | 406 |
| Ada | 1 | 66 |
Canyon saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 86% of all affected workers with 406 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nampa | 3 | 406 |
| Boise | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Idaho this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great American Snacks | Nampa | 276 | ||
| Heartland Recreational Vehicles | Nampa | 71 | ||
| Wells Fargo - Chief Operating Office Enterprise Complaints Business Unit | Boise | 66 | ||
| Hart & Cooley | Nampa | 59 |
The most significant filing came from Great American Snacks at its Nampa facility, reporting 276 affected workers. Heartland Recreational Vehicles followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Idaho labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing 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.