New Hampshire Layoffs — March 2020
Employers in New Hampshire submitted 4 WARN Act notices in March 2020, putting at risk an estimated 255 workers — down from February and up 88% versus March 2019. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 105 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 86 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 34 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 30 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 105 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 86 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 3 | 225 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 30 |
Hillsborough saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 225 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 2 | 191 |
| Hudson | 1 | 34 |
| Keene | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 30 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Linen | Manchester | 105 | ||
| HMSHost | Manchester | 86 | ||
| Nashua Eye Associates PA | Hudson | 34 | ||
| Barton Assoc | Keene | 30 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Sterling Linen at its Manchester facility, reporting 105 affected workers. HMSHost followed with 86 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire. 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 New Hampshire WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.