Arizona Employers Cut 415 Jobs in September

Five companies across Arizona announced workforce reductions during the month of September 2026.

Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Jobs — General

Arizona Employers Cut 415 Jobs in September

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Five Arizona employers disclosed plans to lay off a total of 415 workers throughout September 2026. These job cuts stem from various operational shifts, including facility closures and divestments.

Why it matters

Companies are required by federal law to provide at least 60 days of advance notice for mass layoffs via WARN notices. These filings provide transparency regarding corporate restructuring and help displaced workers prepare for transitions.

The 415 affected workers are spread across five companies, with Restoration Forest Products cutting 130 roles and Regional Acceptance Corporation reducing its headcount by 120. Smaller reductions include 98 at West Pharmaceutical Services, 57 at Becton, Dickinson and Co., and 10 at Farmers Investment Co.

The players

Restoration Forest Products

This company is closing its facility in Bellemont, resulting in the layoff of 130 employees.

Regional Acceptance Corporation

A subsidiary of Truist Bank, this firm is ending its auto lending operations and laying off 120 workers in Tempe.

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.

This company is divesting a product line in Scottsdale, leading to the departure of 98 staff members.

Becton, Dickinson and Co.

This medical technology firm is moving manufacturing operations away from its Tempe facility, affecting 57 employees.

Farmers Investment Co.

The company is selling its assets and reducing its workforce in Sahuarita by 10 positions.

The details

Restoration Forest Products and Farmers Investment Co. are shuttering specific facilities or selling assets, contributing to the state-wide totals. Other firms, such as Becton, Dickinson and Co., are shifting their manufacturing operations to different locations.

September 2026: Five Arizona employers announced layoffs.
September 17, 2026: Farmers Investment Co. announced an asset sale.
November 2026: Restoration Forest Products layoffs occur.
November 30, 2026: Regional Acceptance Corporation layoffs begin.
February 2027: Regional Acceptance Corporation layoffs complete.

Market Landscape

These workforce reductions reflect localized corporate restructuring and portfolio adjustments rather than a single industry trend. Compliance with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act ensures that these transitions occur with the required advance notice for affected personnel.

These layoffs may signal changing service availability or product lines for consumers who rely on these specific firms for auto financing or pharmaceutical products. Residents in the impacted communities of Bellemont, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Sahuarita may also see shifts in local economic activity.

The takeaway

Workers impacted by large-scale layoffs should review their eligibility for state unemployment benefits and career transition services as soon as possible. Understanding the WARN notice timeline allows employees to better plan their finances during the 60-day notice period.