Maine Layoffs — May 2023
Employers in Maine submitted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2023, putting at risk an estimated 190 workers and up 1167% versus May 2022. The average filing covered 190 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 190 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 190 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 1 | 190 |
Cumberland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 190 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Westbrook | 1 | 190 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Rapid Diagnostics | Westbrook | 190 |
Topping the list was Abbott Rapid Diagnostics at its Westbrook facility, reporting 190 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight mounting pressure on the Maine labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing 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.