Maryland Layoffs — September 2018
Employers in Maryland reported 2 WARN Act notices in September 2018, displacing an estimated 183 workers — signaling a deceleration from August. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 122 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 61 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 122 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 122 |
| Frederick | 1 | 61 |
Montgomery bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 122 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville | 1 | 122 |
| Frederick | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Dynamics | Rockville | 122 | ||
| Wells Fargo | Frederick | 61 |
The most significant filing came from General Dynamics at its Rockville facility, reporting 122 affected workers. Wells Fargo followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Maryland'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 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.