Maryland Layoffs — February 2020
Employers in Maryland posted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2020, affecting an estimated 198 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 46% versus February 2019. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 130 |
| Retail | 2 | 68 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 130 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 3 | 198 |
Anne Arundel saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 198 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 3 | 198 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 198 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fedex Ground Package System | Baltimore | 130 | Closure | |
| Transform SR LLC-01074 (Sears Department Store) | Baltimore | 58 | Closure | |
| Transform SR LLC-06063 (Sears Auto Center) | Baltimore | 10 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Fedex Ground Package System at its Baltimore facility, reporting 130 affected workers. Transform SR LLC-01074 (Sears Department Store) followed with 58 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.