PR Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in PR submitted 1 WARN Act notices in April 2021, putting at risk an estimated 97 workers — down from March. The average filing covered 97 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 97 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 97 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Guayama | 1 | 97 |
Guayama absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 97 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Guayama | 1 | 97 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 97 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in PR's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Guayama | 97 | Closure |
Topping the list was Sodexo at its Guayama facility, reporting 97 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for PR's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by PR. 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 PR WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.