Maryland Layoffs — January 2019
Employers in Maryland recorded 4 WARN Act notices in January 2019, covering approximately 353 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and up 26% versus January 2018. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 228 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 74 |
| Retail | 1 | 51 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 228 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 74 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 3 | 279 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 74 |
Anne Arundel bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 279 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 3 | 279 |
| Hunt Valley | 1 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 279 |
| Layoff | 1 | 74 |
The high proportion of closures (79% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XPO Logistics Worldwide | Baltimore | 167 | Closure | |
| Bank of America | Hunt Valley | 74 | Layoff | |
| Staples Fulfillment Center | Baltimore | 61 | Closure | |
| Sears Department Store | Baltimore | 51 | Closure |
Leading the list was XPO Logistics Worldwide at its Baltimore facility, reporting 167 affected workers. Bank of America followed with 74 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Maryland labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Transportation 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.