Maine Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in Maine recorded 14 WARN Act notices in September 2020, covering approximately 360 workers — marking a sharp increase from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 164 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, 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 was the epicenter of layoff 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
Leading the list was 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 filings reflect 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.