Utah Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Utah recorded 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, covering approximately 115 workers — marking a sharp increase from January and down 73% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 100 |
| Retail | 1 | 15 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 100 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Retail reported 15 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 1 | 100 |
Salt Lake bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 100 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraton | Salt Lake City | 100 | ||
| Nordstrom Card Services | 15 |
Leading the list was Sheraton at its Salt Lake City facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Nordstrom Card Services followed with 15 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.