Maryland Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Maryland recorded 2 WARN Act notices in January 2017, covering approximately 226 workers — marking a decline from December and down 61% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 113 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 136 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 90 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 136 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 90 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 136 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 90 |
Anne Arundel felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 136 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 136 |
| Capitol Heights | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 136 |
The high proportion of closures (60% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Foods Market | Baltimore | 136 | Closure | |
| Comcast | Capitol Heights | 90 |
Leading the list was Whole Foods Market at its Baltimore facility, reporting 136 affected workers. Comcast followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.