Arizona Layoffs — May 2025
Employers in Arizona filed 6 WARN Act notices in May 2025, impacting roughly 466 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 56% versus May 2024. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 190 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 72 |
| Government | 1 | 47 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 9 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 190 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 148 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 5 | 457 |
| Gila | 1 | 9 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 457 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tempe | 1 | 148 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 120 |
| Chandler | 1 | 117 |
| Goodyear | 1 | 72 |
| Englewood | 1 | 9 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iQor Holdings US | Tempe | 148 | ||
| Tilson Technology Management | Chandler | 117 | ||
| Crisis Preparation & Recovery | Phoenix | 73 | ||
| Meyer Burger Americas | Goodyear | 72 | ||
| Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project | Phoenix | 47 | ||
| Nordstrom Credit Bank | Englewood | 9 |
The single largest action involved iQor Holdings US at its Tempe facility, reporting 148 affected workers. Tilson Technology Management followed with 117 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.