Maine Layoffs — March 2023
Employers in Maine submitted 1 WARN Act notices in March 2023, putting at risk an estimated 219 workers — down from February. The average filing covered 219 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 219 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 219 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 1 | 219 |
Cumberland saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 219 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Westbrook | 1 | 219 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Rapid Diagnostics | Westbrook | 219 |
Topping the list was Abbott Rapid Diagnostics at its Westbrook facility, reporting 219 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Maine'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 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.