Maryland Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in Maryland submitted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2023, putting at risk an estimated 403 workers — down from March and up 196% versus April 2022. The average filing covered 101 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 233 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 97 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 73 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 233 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 97 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Marys | 1 | 233 |
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 148 |
Saint Marys absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 233 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hall | 1 | 233 |
| Baltimore | 2 | 148 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 233 |
| Closure | 3 | 170 |
Closures accounted for 42% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMR of Maryland, LLC Charlotte Hall Veterans Home | Charlotte Hall | 233 | Layoff | |
| WestRock | Baltimore | 75 | Closure | |
| Bacchus Importers | Baltimore | 73 | Closure | |
| Cdf | 22 | Closure |
Topping the list was HMR of Maryland, LLC Charlotte Hall Veterans Home at its Charlotte Hall facility, reporting 233 affected workers. WestRock followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.