Maine Layoffs — June 2017
Employers in Maine reported 2 WARN Act notices in June 2017, displacing an estimated 62 workers — signaling a deceleration from May. The average filing covered 31 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 55 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 7 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 55 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 7 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 1 | 55 |
Cumberland felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 55 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon-Ton | Portland | 55 | ||
| Bridge Restaurant | 7 |
The most significant filing came from Bon-Ton at its Portland facility, reporting 55 affected workers. Bridge Restaurant followed with 7 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Maine's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Maine. 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 Maine WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.