Maine Layoffs — April 2024
Employers in Maine recorded 3 WARN Act notices in April 2024, covering approximately 144 workers. The average filing covered 48 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 48 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 35 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 61 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 48 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec | 1 | 61 |
| York | 1 | 48 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 35 |
Kennebec absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 61 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 1 | 61 |
| Kittery | 1 | 48 |
| South Portland | 1 | 35 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurwink | Augusta | 61 | ||
| Parker Hannifin | Kittery | 48 | ||
| Chili's Grill & Bar | South Portland | 35 |
Leading the list was Spurwink at its Augusta facility, reporting 61 affected workers. Parker Hannifin followed with 48 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Maine labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.