Maine Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Maine recorded 2 WARN Act notices in December 2019, covering approximately 107 workers — marking a decline from November and up 67% versus December 2018. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 93 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 14 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 93 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 14 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| York | 1 | 93 |
York saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 93 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Biddeford | 1 | 93 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growers Express | Biddeford | 93 | ||
| The County Diner | 14 |
Leading the list was Growers Express at its Biddeford facility, reporting 93 affected workers. The County Diner followed with 14 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Maine's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.