Maryland Layoffs — July 2024
Employers in Maryland reported 3 WARN Act notices in July 2024, displacing an estimated 177 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 75% versus July 2023. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 141 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 36 |
The Wholesale Trade sector topped the list of affected industries with 141 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 36 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George's | 1 | 141 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 30 |
| Washington | 1 | 6 |
Prince George's saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 141 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Landover | 1 | 141 |
| Silver Spring | 1 | 30 |
| Hagerstown | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 141 |
| Layoff | 1 | 30 |
The high proportion of closures (80% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpartanNash | Landover | 141 | Closure | |
| National Aerospace Solutions, LLC (NAS) - Tunnel 9 Facility | Silver Spring | 30 | Layoff | |
| Adidas America | Hagerstown | 6 |
The most significant filing came from SpartanNash at its Landover facility, reporting 141 affected workers. National Aerospace Solutions, LLC (NAS) - Tunnel 9 Facility followed with 30 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Wholesale Trade 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.