Maryland Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Maryland submitted 1 WARN Act notices in December 2017, putting at risk an estimated 25 workers — down from November and down 97% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 25 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 25 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 25 |
Anne Arundel absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 25 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation | Baltimore | 25 |
Topping the list was Constellation at its Baltimore facility, reporting 25 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.