Maryland Layoffs — September 2024
Employers in Maryland recorded 2 WARN Act notices in September 2024, covering approximately 210 workers — marking a decline from August and down 66% versus September 2023. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 144 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 66 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 144 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 144 |
| Howard | 1 | 66 |
Anne Arundel absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 144 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 144 |
| Elkridge | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 210 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Graphics | Baltimore | 144 | Closure | |
| WM - Waste Management | Elkridge | 66 | Closure |
Leading the list was BC Graphics at its Baltimore facility, reporting 144 affected workers. WM - Waste Management followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.