Maryland Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Maryland posted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2019, affecting an estimated 66 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and down 91% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 66 |
The Government sector saw the heaviest impact with 66 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 66 |
Baltimore was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 66 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sparks Glencoe | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEI Collision and Fleet Safety | Sparks Glencoe | 66 |
The largest notice was filed by CEI Collision and Fleet Safety at its Sparks Glencoe facility, reporting 66 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 Government 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.