Maryland Layoffs — October 2019
Employers in Maryland reported 1 WARN Act notices in October 2019, displacing an estimated 34 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 89% versus October 2018. The average filing covered 34 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 34 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 34 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 34 |
Montgomery bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 34 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville | 1 | 34 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Community Media | Rockville | 34 |
The most significant filing came from Post Community Media at its Rockville facility, reporting 34 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 Information & Technology 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.