Maryland Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Maryland posted 1 WARN Act notices in December 2017, affecting an estimated 25 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 25 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 25 |
Anne Arundel was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
The largest notice was filed by Constellation at its Baltimore facility, reporting 25 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.