Maine Layoffs — May 2020

Employers in Maine submitted 5 WARN Act notices in May 2020, putting at risk an estimated 244 workers — down from April and up 165% versus May 2019. The average filing covered 49 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 131 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 113 workers.

Geographic Hotspots

Cumberland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 129 workers across 4 notices.

Layoff Type Analysis

Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was Tasman at its Hartland facility, reporting 115 affected workers. Westin Portland Harborview followed with 97 workers.

Trend & Outlook

This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.

These figures highlight 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.