Maryland Layoffs — November 2021
Employers in Maryland filed 4 WARN Act notices in November 2021, impacting roughly 157 workers — representing a notable rise over October and down 94% versus November 2020. The average filing covered 39 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 81 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 40 |
| Retail | 1 | 36 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 81 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Mining & Energy reported 40 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 2 | 81 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 40 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 36 |
Montgomery felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 81 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda | 2 | 81 |
| Cockeysville | 1 | 40 |
| District Heights | 1 | 36 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott International | Bethesda | 52 | ||
| Imerys Carbonate USA | Cockeysville | 40 | ||
| Price Rite | District Heights | 36 | ||
| Ruth's Chris Steak House | Bethesda | 29 |
The single largest action involved Marriott International at its Bethesda facility, reporting 52 affected workers. Imerys Carbonate USA followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.