Delaware Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Delaware submitted 1 WARN Act notices in January 2017, putting at risk an estimated 68 workers — down from December and up 26% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 68 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 68 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 1 | 68 |
New Castle was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 68 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Delaware this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burris Logistics | Newark | 68 |
Topping the list was Burris Logistics at its Newark facility, reporting 68 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Delaware's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Delaware. 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 Delaware WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.