Maine Layoffs — January 2020
Employers in Maine posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2020, affecting an estimated 505 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to December and up 122% versus January 2019. The average filing covered 252 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 366 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 139 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 366 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 139 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec | 1 | 366 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 139 |
Kennebec was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 366 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale | 1 | 366 |
| Portland | 1 | 139 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Care for Maine | Farmingdale | 366 | ||
| EVO Merchant Services | Portland | 139 |
The largest notice was filed by Home Care for Maine at its Farmingdale facility, reporting 366 affected workers. EVO Merchant Services followed with 139 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.