Maryland Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Maryland submitted 23 WARN Act notices in December 2020, putting at risk an estimated 1,380 workers — down from November and up 56% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 14 | 535 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 518 |
| Retail | 4 | 167 |
| Government | 1 | 70 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 53 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 37 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 535 workers across 14 notices. Separately, Arts & Entertainment reported 518 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Georges | 2 | 539 |
| Anne Arundel | 13 | 491 |
| Howard | 3 | 106 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 51 |
| Cecil | 1 | 32 |
Prince Georges felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 539 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oxon Hill | 1 | 518 |
| Baltimore | 13 | 491 |
| Columbia | 2 | 100 |
| Rockville | 1 | 51 |
| Perryville | 1 | 32 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGM National Harbor | Oxon Hill | 518 | ||
| Shop Rite of White Oak | 142 | |||
| The Choptank | Baltimore | 76 | ||
| Columbia Association | Columbia | 70 | ||
| Maximón | Baltimore | 60 | ||
| Bygone | Baltimore | 60 | ||
| Loch Bar | Baltimore | 51 | ||
| Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant | Rockville | 51 | ||
| Azumi | Baltimore | 50 | ||
| Ouzo Bay | Baltimore | 40 | ||
| Fidelity & Guaranty Life Business Services | Baltimore | 37 | ||
| Big Huge Games | Perryville | 32 | ||
| Courtyard by Marriott - Columbia | Columbia | 30 | ||
| Tagliata | Baltimore | 26 | ||
| Monarque | Baltimore | 26 |
Topping the list was MGM National Harbor at its Oxon Hill facility, reporting 518 affected workers. Shop Rite of White Oak followed with 142 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.