Maryland Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in Maryland filed 5 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 229 workers. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
5
Notices Filed
229
Workers Affected
46
Avg per Notice
2
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Maryland (DOL/BLS)
4.2%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
2,113
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
1.03%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 115 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 54 |
| Transportation | 1 | 40 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 20 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 115 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 54 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HGS CX Technologies, Inc. f/k/a HGS USA | Baltimore | 92 | Layoff | |
| T. Rowe Price | Baltimore | 54 | Layoff | |
| NFI Interactive Technologies, LLC (NFI) | Perryville | 40 | Closure | |
| LifeBridge Suburban Staffing | Ellicott City | 23 | Closure | |
| Charles River Laboratories | Hanover | 20 |
The single largest action involved HGS CX Technologies, Inc. f/k/a HGS USA at its Baltimore facility, reporting 92 affected workers. T. Rowe Price followed with 54 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Maryland for Week 1 of February 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full February report for Maryland.