Maryland Layoffs — September 2018
Employers in Maryland recorded 2 WARN Act notices in September 2018, covering approximately 183 workers — marking a decline from August. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 122 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 61 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 122 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 122 |
| Frederick | 1 | 61 |
Montgomery absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 122 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville | 1 | 122 |
| Frederick | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Dynamics | Rockville | 122 | ||
| Wells Fargo | Frederick | 61 |
Leading the list was General Dynamics at its Rockville facility, reporting 122 affected workers. Wells Fargo followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.