PR Layoffs — November 2020
Employers in PR submitted 1 WARN Act notices in November 2020, putting at risk an estimated 16 workers — down from October. The average filing covered 16 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 16 |
The Utilities sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 16 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Toa Baja | 1 | 16 |
Toa Baja absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 16 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Toa Baja | 1 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 16 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in PR's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuentes Second Station | Toa Baja | 16 | Closure |
Topping the list was Fuentes Second Station at its Toa Baja facility, reporting 16 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for PR's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by PR. 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 PR WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.