Maryland Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Maryland reported 3 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, displacing an estimated 155 workers. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
155
Workers Affected
52
Avg per Notice
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 85 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 35 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 35 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 85 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 35 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Depot Design Center | Rockville | 85 | Closure | |
| Peraton | Woodlawn | 35 | Layoff | |
| Perpsecta Inc. DBA Peraton Inc | Gwynn Oak | 35 |
The most significant filing came from Home Depot Design Center at its Rockville facility, reporting 85 affected workers. Peraton followed with 35 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Maryland for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Maryland.