Maine Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Maine submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2018, putting at risk an estimated 75 workers — up substantially from April and up 4% versus May 2017. The average filing covered 38 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 65 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 10 |
The Government sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 65 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec | 1 | 65 |
Kennebec absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 65 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Military Authority | Augusta | 65 | ||
| Rolandeau's Restaurant | 10 |
Topping the list was Maine Military Authority at its Augusta facility, reporting 65 affected workers. Rolandeau's Restaurant followed with 10 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 Government 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.