Delaware Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in Delaware reported 3 WARN Act notices in April 2020, displacing an estimated 460 workers — signaling a deceleration from March. The average filing covered 153 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 313 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 86 |
| Retail | 1 | 61 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 313 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 86 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 1 | 313 |
| New Castle | 2 | 147 |
Sussex saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 313 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milford | 1 | 313 |
| Newark | 1 | 86 |
| Wilmington | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Delaware this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentsply Sirona | Milford | 313 | ||
| Millers Ale House | Newark | 86 | ||
| Koons of Wilmington | Wilmington | 61 |
The most significant filing came from Dentsply Sirona at its Milford facility, reporting 313 affected workers. Millers Ale House followed with 86 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Delaware'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 Delaware. 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 Delaware WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.