Maryland Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in Maryland submitted 1 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, putting at risk an estimated 55 workers. The average filing covered 55 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
55
Workers Affected
55
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Maryland (DOL/BLS)
4.3%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
2,055
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.97%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 55 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 55 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems | Annapolis Junction | 55 |
Topping the list was BAE Systems at its Annapolis Junction facility, reporting 55 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Maryland for Week 1 of January 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full January report for Maryland.