Maryland Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Maryland reported 23 WARN Act notices in December 2020, displacing an estimated 1,380 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 56% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 14 | 535 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 518 |
| Retail | 4 | 167 |
| Government | 1 | 70 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 53 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 37 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 535 workers across 14 notices. Notably, Arts & Entertainment reported 518 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Georges | 2 | 539 |
| Anne Arundel | 13 | 491 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 193 |
| Howard | 3 | 106 |
| Cecil | 1 | 32 |
Prince Georges was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 539 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oxon Hill | 1 | 518 |
| Baltimore | 13 | 491 |
| Silver Spring | 1 | 142 |
| Columbia | 2 | 100 |
| Rockville | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from MGM National Harbor at its Oxon Hill facility, reporting 518 affected workers. Shop Rite of White Oak followed with 142 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.