Maryland Layoffs — May 2025
Employers in Maryland reported 4 WARN Act notices in May 2025, displacing an estimated 445 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 44% versus May 2024. The average filing covered 111 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 363 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 66 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 16 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 363 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harford | 2 | 419 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 16 |
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 10 |
Harford absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 94% of all affected workers with 419 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 2 | 419 |
| Beltsville | 1 | 16 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 429 |
The high proportion of closures (96% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Aid of Maryland, Inc. (Rite Aid's Mid-Atlantic Distribution Center) | Aberdeen | 363 | Closure | |
| Frito-Lay | Aberdeen | 56 | Closure | |
| ASRC Federal Professional Services | Beltsville | 16 | ||
| Transaxle | Baltimore | 10 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Rite Aid of Maryland, Inc. (Rite Aid's Mid-Atlantic Distribution Center) at its Aberdeen facility, reporting 363 affected workers. Frito-Lay followed with 56 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.