Maine Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Maine posted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2018, affecting an estimated 75 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and up 4% versus May 2017. The average filing covered 38 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 65 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 10 |
The Government sector saw the heaviest impact with 65 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec | 1 | 65 |
Kennebec was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 65 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Military Authority | Augusta | 65 | ||
| Rolandeau's Restaurant | 10 |
The largest notice was filed by Maine Military Authority at its Augusta facility, reporting 65 affected workers. Rolandeau's 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 Government 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.