Maine Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in Maine posted 14 WARN Act notices in September 2020, affecting an estimated 360 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to August and up 37% versus September 2019. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 164 |
| Retail | 4 | 70 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 55 |
| Government | 2 | 40 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 30 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 164 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Retail reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 6 | 201 |
| Kennebec | 1 | 60 |
| Franklin | 1 | 51 |
| Hancock | 2 | 29 |
| Knox | 1 | 5 |
Cumberland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 201 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 5 | 197 |
| Augusta | 1 | 60 |
| Jay | 1 | 51 |
| Bar Harbor | 2 | 29 |
| Rockland | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Stanley Black & Decker at its Portland facility, reporting 105 affected workers. Sears followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Maine labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.