Maryland Layoffs — April 2022
Employers in Maryland reported 2 WARN Act notices in April 2022, displacing an estimated 136 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 80% versus April 2021. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 42 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 94 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 42 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 94 |
Anne Arundel saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 94 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 94 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 94 |
| Closure | 1 | 42 |
Closures accounted for 31% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caci | Baltimore | 94 | Layoff | |
| DFA Dairy Brands | 42 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Caci at its Baltimore facility, reporting 94 affected workers. DFA Dairy Brands followed with 42 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.