Maryland Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Maryland recorded 1 WARN Act notices in March 2021, covering approximately 57 workers — marking a sharp increase from February and down 100% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 57 |
The Utilities sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 57 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 57 |
Anne Arundel bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 57 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 57 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 57 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GenOn Energy Services | Baltimore | 57 | Layoff |
Leading the list was GenOn Energy Services at its Baltimore facility, reporting 57 affected 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 Utilities 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.