Maryland Layoffs — September 2021
Employers in Maryland reported 2 WARN Act notices in September 2021, displacing an estimated 101 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and down 88% versus September 2020. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 74 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 27 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 74 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 27 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 74 |
| Harford | 1 | 27 |
Anne Arundel bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 74 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Severn | 1 | 74 |
| Bel Air | 1 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShoTime Logistics | Severn | 74 | ||
| Aspire Living & Learning | Bel Air | 27 |
The most significant filing came from ShoTime Logistics at its Severn facility, reporting 74 affected workers. Aspire Living & Learning followed with 27 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.