Maine Layoffs — September 2017
Employers in Maine posted 4 WARN Act notices in September 2017, affecting an estimated 52 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to August. The average filing covered 13 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 40 |
| Education | 1 | 8 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 4 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 40 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Education reported 8 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 1 | 30 |
| York | 1 | 4 |
Cumberland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 30 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 30 |
| Old Orchard Beach | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkers Family Restaurant | Portland | 30 | ||
| Southgate Restaurant | 10 | |||
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | 8 | |||
| Vacationland Bowling | Old Orchard Beach | 4 |
The largest notice was filed by Walkers Family Restaurant at its Portland facility, reporting 30 affected workers. Southgate Restaurant followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Maine labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.