Delaware Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in Delaware reported 2 WARN Act notices in September 2019, displacing an estimated 43 workers — signaling a deceleration from August. The average filing covered 22 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 33 |
| Retail | 1 | 10 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 33 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 2 | 43 |
New Castle bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 43 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 1 | 33 |
| Newark | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Delaware this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle | Wilmington | 33 | ||
| Plow & Hearth | Newark | 10 |
The most significant filing came from Nestle at its Wilmington facility, reporting 33 affected workers. Plow & Hearth followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.