Maine Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in Maine filed 14 WARN Act notices in September 2020, impacting roughly 360 workers — representing a notable rise over August and up 37% versus September 2019. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 164 |
| Retail | 4 | 70 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 55 |
| Government | 2 | 40 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 30 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 164 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 6 | 201 |
| Kennebec | 1 | 60 |
| Franklin | 1 | 51 |
| Hancock | 2 | 29 |
| Knox | 1 | 5 |
Cumberland saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 201 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 5 | 197 |
| Augusta | 1 | 60 |
| Jay | 1 | 51 |
| Bar Harbor | 2 | 29 |
| Rockland | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Stanley Black & Decker at its Portland facility, reporting 105 affected workers. Sears followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Maine labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing 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.