Delaware Layoffs — June 2020
Employers in Delaware filed 2 WARN Act notices in June 2020, impacting roughly 388 workers — representing a notable rise over May and down 26% versus June 2019. The average filing covered 194 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 194 |
| Utilities | 1 | 194 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 194 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Utilities reported 194 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 2 | 388 |
New Castle was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 388 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 1 | 194 |
| Wilmington | 1 | 194 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Delaware this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Aerospace | Newark | 194 | ||
| General Electric | Wilmington | 194 |
The single largest action involved GE Aerospace at its Newark facility, reporting 194 affected workers. General Electric followed with 194 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.