Maine Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Maine filed 2 WARN Act notices in August 2019, impacting roughly 14 workers — representing a pullback from July and down 93% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 7 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 10 |
| Retail | 1 | 4 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 10 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Retail reported 4 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 1 | 10 |
| Penobscot | 1 | 4 |
Cumberland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 10 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 10 |
| Bangor | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silly's | Portland | 10 | ||
| Lowe's | Bangor | 4 |
The single largest action involved Silly's at its Portland facility, reporting 10 affected workers. Lowe's followed with 4 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Maine, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.