Maryland Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Maryland recorded 3 WARN Act notices in November 2019, covering approximately 102 workers — marking a sharp increase from October and down 82% versus November 2018. The average filing covered 34 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 65 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 36 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 1 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 65 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 36 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 66 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 36 |
Anne Arundel felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 66 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Linthicum Heights | 1 | 65 |
| Bethesda | 1 | 36 |
| Glen Burnie | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Health Options | Linthicum Heights | 65 | ||
| Common Securizations Solutions | Bethesda | 36 | ||
| Oakwood Worldwide (US) | Glen Burnie | 1 |
Leading the list was Beacon Health Options at its Linthicum Heights facility, reporting 65 affected workers. Common Securizations Solutions followed with 36 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.