Maryland Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Maryland submitted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2019, putting at risk an estimated 66 workers — down from July and down 91% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 66 |
The Government sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 66 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 66 |
Baltimore bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 66 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sparks Glencoe | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEI Collision and Fleet Safety | Sparks Glencoe | 66 |
Topping the list was CEI Collision and Fleet Safety at its Sparks Glencoe facility, reporting 66 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Government 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.