Delaware Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in Delaware recorded 3 WARN Act notices in April 2020, covering approximately 460 workers — marking a decline 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 313 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 86 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 1 | 313 |
| New Castle | 2 | 147 |
Sussex bore the heaviest burden, 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 |
Leading the list was Dentsply Sirona at its Milford facility, reporting 313 affected workers. Millers Ale House followed with 86 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.