Maine Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Maine reported 2 WARN Act notices in December 2020, displacing an estimated 32 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 70% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 16 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 32 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 32 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Penobscot | 1 | 16 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 16 |
Penobscot saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 16 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 1 | 16 |
| Portland | 1 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Bangor | 16 | ||
| Burger King | Portland | 16 |
The most significant filing came from Burger King at its Bangor facility, reporting 16 affected workers. Burger King followed with 16 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Maine, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.