Maryland Layoffs — January 2023
Employers in Maryland reported 4 WARN Act notices in January 2023, displacing an estimated 221 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and up 342% versus January 2022. The average filing covered 55 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 3 | 202 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 19 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 202 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 19 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Georges | 2 | 151 |
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 70 |
Prince Georges was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 151 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Hills | 1 | 111 |
| Baltimore | 2 | 70 |
| District Heights | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 221 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macy's | Temple Hills | 111 | Closure | |
| The Joseph A. Bank Mfg | Baltimore | 51 | Closure | |
| Price Rite | District Heights | 40 | Closure | |
| AptarGroup | Baltimore | 19 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Macy's at its Temple Hills facility, reporting 111 affected workers. The Joseph A. Bank Mfg followed with 51 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.