Delaware Layoffs — May 2020
Employers in Delaware posted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2020, affecting an estimated 229 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April. The average filing covered 229 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 229 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 229 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 1 | 229 |
New Castle absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 229 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 1 | 229 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Delaware this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarios Middletown DAP facility | Middletown | 229 |
The largest notice was filed by Clarios Middletown DAP facility at its Middletown facility, reporting 229 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.