New Hampshire Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in New Hampshire recorded 3 WARN Act notices in August 2021, covering approximately 225 workers and up 45% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 75 |
The Finance & Insurance sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 150 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 75 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 2 | 150 |
| Strafford | 1 | 75 |
Merrimack saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 2 | 150 |
| Somersworth | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 75 |
Closures accounted for 33% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Precision | Somersworth | 75 | Closure | |
| NHHEAF Network | Concord | 75 | ||
| Nhhelc | Concord | 75 |
Leading the list was Aero Precision at its Somersworth facility, reporting 75 affected workers. NHHEAF Network followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the New Hampshire labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Finance & Insurance 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.