Maine Layoffs — January 2021
Employers in Maine submitted 6 WARN Act notices in January 2021, putting at risk an estimated 50 workers — up substantially from December and down 90% versus January 2020. The average filing covered 8 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 23 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 10 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 2 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 23 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Arts & Entertainment reported 15 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Penobscot | 3 | 23 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 15 |
| Sagadahoc | 1 | 10 |
Penobscot felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 23 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 3 | 23 |
| Portland | 1 | 15 |
| Bath | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland | 15 | ||
| Christopher & Banks | Bangor | 12 | ||
| Bath Brewing | Bath | 10 | ||
| Christopher & Banks | Bangor | 6 | ||
| Christopher & Banks | Bangor | 5 | ||
| Rebecca's Place | 2 |
Topping the list was Portland Museum of Art at its Portland facility, reporting 15 affected workers. Christopher & Banks followed with 12 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Maine's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.