Delaware Layoffs — January 2016
Employers in Delaware filed 1 WARN Act notices in January 2016, impacting roughly 54 workers — representing a pullback from December. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 54 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 54 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 1 | 54 |
New Castle was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 54 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Delaware this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Wilmington | 54 |
The single largest action involved Sodexo at its Wilmington facility, reporting 54 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Delaware'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 Delaware. 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 Delaware WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.