Layoffs in Maryland
WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)
Comprehensive layoff tracking for Maryland — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.
186
WARN Notices
17,123
Employees Affected
145
Companies
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
Recent Activity — Last 90 Days
46 new WARN notices filed affecting 2,488 employees in Maryland. 42% of all notices are plant closures.
Maryland Labor Market Overview
Bureau of Labor Statistics data
State Unemployment
3.8%
as of 9/2025
Maryland Employment by Industry
BLS Current Employment Statistics
Total Nonfarm
2,847 employed
Total Private
2,301 employed
Education and Health Services
508 employed
Professional and Business Services
480 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
280 employed
Financial Activities
141 employed
Manufacturing
107 employed
Information
33 employed
Largest Layoffs in Maryland
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wwl Vehicle Services Americas, Inc. | 5,060 | Nov 4, 2025 | Layoff |
| Broadway Services LLC | 1,047 | Mar 24, 2025 | Closure |
| Dai Global, LLC | 382 | Feb 3, 2025 | Layoff |
| Rite Aid Of Maryland, Inc. (rite Aid’s Mid-atlantic Distribution Center) | 363 | May 7, 2025 | Closure |
| Catalent Maryland, Inc. | 316 | Aug 20, 2025 | Layoff |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
Frequently Asked Questions
About layoffs in Maryland
How many layoffs have been reported in Maryland?
Maryland has had 186 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 17,123 employees across 145 companies. In the last 90 days, 46 new notices were filed affecting 2,488 workers.
What is the unemployment rate in Maryland?
The unemployment rate in Maryland is 3.8%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.
Which companies have the largest layoffs in Maryland?
The largest layoffs in Maryland include Wwl Vehicle Services Americas, Inc. (5,060 employees), Broadway Services LLC (1,047 employees), Dai Global, LLC (382 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Maryland labor department.
What industries are most affected by layoffs in Maryland?
The most affected industries in Maryland are Professional Services (65 notices), Manufacturing (29 notices), Transportation & Logistics (25 notices).
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