Maine Layoffs — July 2022
Employers in Maine posted 1 WARN Act notices in July 2022, affecting an estimated 139 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 56% versus July 2021. The average filing covered 139 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 139 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 139 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| York | 1 | 139 |
York saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 139 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saco | 1 | 139 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetser | Saco | 139 |
The largest notice was filed by Sweetser at its Saco facility, reporting 139 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Maine's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.