Maryland Layoffs — January 2016
Employers in Maryland reported 5 WARN Act notices in January 2016, displacing an estimated 574 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and up 395% versus January 2015. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 196 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 192 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 100 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 86 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 196 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Wholesale Trade reported 192 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 3 | 296 |
| Cecil | 1 | 192 |
| Howard | 1 | 86 |
Anne Arundel absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 296 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 196 |
| North East | 1 | 192 |
| Hanover | 2 | 100 |
| Elkridge | 1 | 86 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Baltimore | 196 | ||
| C&S Wholesale Grocers | North East | 192 | ||
| Acosta Sales & Marketing | Hanover | 93 | ||
| Sims Recycling Solutions | Elkridge | 86 | ||
| Acosta Sales & Marketing | Hanover | 7 |
The most significant filing came from Walmart at its Baltimore facility, reporting 196 affected workers. C&S Wholesale Grocers followed with 192 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Maryland labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Maryland. 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 Maryland WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.