Maryland Layoffs — May 2019
Employers in Maryland recorded 3 WARN Act notices in May 2019, covering approximately 173 workers — marking a decline from April and down 47% versus May 2018. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 69 |
| Retail | 1 | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 40 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 69 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Retail reported 64 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 109 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 64 |
Anne Arundel was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 109 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 2 | 109 |
| Beltsville | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Baltimore | 69 | ||
| Sherwin-Williams | Beltsville | 64 | ||
| Krafcor Industries | Baltimore | 40 |
Leading the list was Aramark at its Baltimore facility, reporting 69 affected workers. Sherwin-Williams followed with 64 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.