New Hampshire Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in New Hampshire posted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2020, affecting an estimated 155 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 114 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 41 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 114 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 41 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham | 1 | 114 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 41 |
Rockingham was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 114 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1 | 114 |
| Manchester | 1 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Hampshire this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic | Portsmouth | 114 | ||
| Cintas | Manchester | 41 |
The largest notice was filed by Medtronic at its Portsmouth facility, reporting 114 affected workers. Cintas followed with 41 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire. 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 New Hampshire WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.