Maryland Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Maryland reported 2 WARN Act notices in July 2021, displacing an estimated 66 workers and down 53% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 33 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 33 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 33 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 33 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Mining & Energy reported 33 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 33 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 33 |
Anne Arundel saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 33 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 33 |
| Middle River | 1 | 33 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 33 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP Lubricants USA | Baltimore | 33 | Layoff | |
| BP America | Middle River | 33 |
The most significant filing came from BP Lubricants USA at its Baltimore facility, reporting 33 affected workers. BP America followed with 33 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.