Maryland Layoffs — May 2020
Employers in Maryland reported 10 WARN Act notices in May 2020, displacing an estimated 1,221 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 606% versus May 2019. The average filing covered 122 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 371 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 343 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 223 |
| Transportation | 1 | 194 |
| Utilities | 1 | 63 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 27 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 371 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 343 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 7 | 771 |
| Howard | 1 | 200 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 194 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 56 |
Anne Arundel was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 771 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 7 | 771 |
| Ellicott City | 1 | 200 |
| Hyattsville | 1 | 194 |
| Silver Spring | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 690 |
| Layoff | 5 | 531 |
The high proportion of closures (57% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordstrom | Baltimore | 237 | Closure | |
| Turf Valley Resort | Ellicott City | 200 | Layoff | |
| Transdev Services | Hyattsville | 194 | Closure | |
| Cox Automotive | Baltimore | 161 | Layoff | |
| Pier 1 Imports | Baltimore | 134 | Closure | |
| Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore | Baltimore | 87 | Layoff | |
| GenOn Energy Services | Baltimore | 63 | Closure | |
| VT Industries | Baltimore | 62 | Closure | |
| Sheraton Silver Spring | Silver Spring | 56 | Layoff | |
| Prosegur Services Group at BWI | Baltimore | 27 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Nordstrom at its Baltimore facility, reporting 237 affected workers. Turf Valley Resort followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.