Utah Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Utah submitted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, putting at risk an estimated 60 workers — down from December and down 71% versus January 2025. The average filing covered 30 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 59 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 1 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 59 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Weber | 1 | 59 |
| Salt Lake | 1 | 1 |
Weber was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 59 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden | 1 | 59 |
| Sandy | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumaria Systems | Ogden | 59 | ||
| SMBC Manubank | Sandy | 1 |
Topping the list was Sumaria Systems at its Ogden facility, reporting 59 affected workers. SMBC Manubank followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Utah, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.