Maryland Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Maryland filed 2 WARN Act notices in July 2021, impacting roughly 66 workers and down 53% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 33 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 33 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 33 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 33 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Mining & Energy reported 33 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 33 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 33 |
Anne Arundel absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 33 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 33 |
| Middle River | 1 | 33 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 33 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP Lubricants USA | Baltimore | 33 | Layoff | |
| BP America | Middle River | 33 |
The single largest action involved BP Lubricants USA at its Baltimore facility, reporting 33 affected workers. BP America followed with 33 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.