What are the WARN Act requirements in Delaware?

Delaware has expanded 'mini-WARN' requirements with lower thresholds than the federal standard. The federal WARN Act requires employers with 100 or more full-time employees to give 60 days written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff affecting 50 or more workers.

How many WARN Act filings has Delaware had?

Delaware has 5 WARN Act filings on record affecting 327 workers. Data is sourced from Delaware Dept of Labor records. Publication frequency varies by state.

What should I do if I was laid off in Delaware?

File for unemployment insurance as soon as possible after your last day. Review COBRA options for health coverage. Visit your local American Job Center for free career counseling and retraining vouchers.

Delaware Layoffs 2026 - WARN Act Filings

Delaware has recorded 5 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 327 workers across 5 companies. Most filings are concentrated in New York, Florham Park, and Baltimore. Filing dates range from Mar 31, 2025 through Aug 10, 2026.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
327

Filings

Companies Affected

Avg Workers / Filing

Top Employer

Harrington Logistics

151 workers

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Largest filing this month SMBC 106 workers

Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 13/mo

Top Cities

1 Harrington 151
2 New York 106
3 Baltimore 67
4 Fort Lauderdale 2
5 Florham Park 1

Year-over-Year

2026 YTD

174

2025

153

Closure vs. Layoff

Note: 100% of filings do not specify type.

Top Employers Filing in Delaware

1 Harrington Logistics 151
2 SMBC 106
3 Atlas Hospitality Group 67
4 Quality Built 2
5 Conduent 1

Laid off in Delaware?

If your employer filed a WARN notice in Delaware, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the Delaware Dept of Labor as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.

File for Delaware Unemployment Insurance

Apply online at the Delaware Dept of Labor. You may be eligible before your last day.

COBRA and Health Coverage

Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Your Rights Under the WARN Act

Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.

Career Services and Training

Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.

Find Your Local Job Center

America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.

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About This Data

Delaware has expanded 'mini-WARN' requirements with lower thresholds than the federal standard. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the Delaware Dept of Labor. Filings through Aug 10, 2026. View source data at Delaware Dept of Labor →

WARN Act rules in Delaware

Delaware has its own layoff notice law on top of the federal WARN Act, the Delaware Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. An employer has to satisfy both, so the stricter rule is the one that applies to you.

Notice required: 60 days
Employers covered: 100 or more employees excluding part-time, or 100 or more employees working at least 2,000 aggregate hours per week.
What triggers notice: A plant closing affecting 50 or more employees in 30 days, a mass layoff of 500 or more or of 50 to 499 at 33 percent of the workforce, or a relocation 50 or more miles away.
Statute: 19 Del. C. 1901-1910
If an employer does not comply: Back pay and benefits for up to 60 days, plus a civil penalty of $1,000 per day or $100 per day per dislocated worker, whichever is greater.
Administered by: Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Employment and Training

How Delaware differs from federal WARN

Reaches employers whose 100 employees work at least 2,000 aggregate hours a week, half the federal 4,000-hour test, and adds relocation 50 or more miles away as a trigger.

Federal WARN, for comparison, covers employers with 100 or more employees and requires 60 days notice.

Source: Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Employment and Training. Checked 2026-08-10. Plain-language summary, not legal advice. State legislatures amend these rules; confirm the current text before relying on it.

Recent Delaware Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024

Company	City	Workers	Filed
SMBC	New York 277 Park Ave, New York, New York 10172	106	2026-08-10
Conduent	Florham Park Sarah Amoriell, 100 Campus Dr.Florham Park, New Jersey 07932	1	2026-06-29
Atlas Hospitality Group	Baltimore 1429 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21231	67	2026-04-30
Quality Built	Fort Lauderdale 633 S. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301	2	2025-07-07
Harrington Logistics	Harrington 111 Reese Ave, Harrington, Delaware 19952	151	2025-03-31

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