Maryland Layoffs — July 2020
Employers in Maryland recorded 3 WARN Act notices in July 2020, covering approximately 141 workers — marking a decline from June and down 87% versus July 2019. The average filing covered 47 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 94 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 47 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 94 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 47 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 3 | 141 |
Anne Arundel saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 141 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel | 1 | 94 |
| Baltimore | 2 | 47 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 94 |
| Layoff | 2 | 47 |
The high proportion of closures (67% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCPenney | Laurel | 94 | Closure | |
| The Bygone | Baltimore | 46 | Layoff | |
| The Elk Room | Baltimore | 1 | Layoff |
Leading the list was JCPenney at its Laurel facility, reporting 94 affected workers. The Bygone followed with 46 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.