Delaware Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Delaware filed 1 WARN Act notices in December 2016, impacting roughly 120 workers and down 93% versus December 2015. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 120 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 120 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 1 | 120 |
New Castle felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 1 | 120 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Delaware this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca | Wilmington | 120 |
The single largest action involved AstraZeneca at its Wilmington facility, reporting 120 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Delaware's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.