Maryland Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Maryland reported 1 WARN Act notices in December 2017, displacing an estimated 25 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 97% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 25 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 25 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 25 |
Anne Arundel was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 25 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation | Baltimore | 25 |
The most significant filing came from Constellation at its Baltimore facility, reporting 25 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.