Maryland Layoffs — March 2022
Employers in Maryland reported 8 WARN Act notices in March 2022, displacing an estimated 333 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and up 484% versus March 2021. The average filing covered 42 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 100 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 74 |
| Utilities | 1 | 73 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 64 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 22 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 100 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 74 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 4 | 204 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 34 |
| Wicomico | 2 | 22 |
Anne Arundel bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 204 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 4 | 204 |
| Beltsville | 1 | 34 |
| Salisbury | 2 | 22 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 269 |
| Layoff | 2 | 64 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radisson Baltimore | Baltimore | 83 | Closure | |
| Golden Services | Baltimore | 74 | Closure | |
| GenOn Morgantown Generating Station | 73 | Closure | ||
| District Photo | Beltsville | 34 | Layoff | |
| WestRock | Baltimore | 30 | Layoff | |
| Holiday Inn | Baltimore | 17 | Closure | |
| Peninsula Endoscopy Center (PEC) | Salisbury | 13 | Closure | |
| Peninsula Gastroenterology Associates (PEC) | Salisbury | 9 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Radisson Baltimore at its Baltimore facility, reporting 83 affected workers. Golden Services followed with 74 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.