Microsoft, Traeger Grills and Young Living are cutting staff. Are Utah workers in for more layoffs?

The annual rate of layoffs in Utah from May 2021 to May 2022 was close to the national average, federal data shows.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah-based Traeger Grills in 2021 constructed a "living billboard" on the side of I-80 in Lakepoint. The outdoor grill and meal kit company began laying off staff in July at the same many employers in and out of the Beehive State are letting go of workers, including Microsoft and Young Living Essential Oils.

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Leto SapunarBusiness accountability and sustainability reporter

Leto Sapunar is a Report for America corps member covering business accountability and sustainability for The Salt Lake Tribune. He studied physics at Oregon State University and received a master's in journalism from NYU. He previously freelanced for outlets like Retraction Watch and Popular Science.