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.

377% increase vs prior year (notices)317% increase vs prior year (employees)

186

WARN Notices

17,123

Employees Affected

145

Companies

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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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

-0.3%

Total Private

2,301 employed

-0.7%

Education and Health Services

508 employed

+1.2%

Professional and Business Services

480 employed

-1.1%

Leisure and Hospitality

280 employed

-3.7%

Financial Activities

141 employed

-1.0%

Manufacturing

107 employed

-1.3%

Information

33 employed

-2.1%

Largest Layoffs in Maryland

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Wwl Vehicle Services Americas, Inc.5,060Nov 4, 2025Layoff
Broadway Services LLC1,047Mar 24, 2025Closure
Dai Global, LLC382Feb 3, 2025Layoff
Rite Aid Of Maryland, Inc. (rite Aid’s Mid-atlantic Distribution Center)363May 7, 2025Closure
Catalent Maryland, Inc.316Aug 20, 2025Layoff

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Professional Services65 notices · 4,507 emp.
Manufacturing29 notices · 1,377 emp.
Transportation & Logistics25 notices · 6,492 emp.
Retail24 notices · 1,980 emp.
Finance & Insurance9 notices · 539 emp.
Technology8 notices · 523 emp.
Healthcare7 notices · 240 emp.
Food & Hospitality7 notices · 666 emp.

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).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Maryland?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice92
Plant Closures79
Closure Rate42%

Top Cities in Maryland

Baltimore
2,486emp.
Rockville
1,060emp.
Bethesda
896emp.
Frederick
332emp.
Gaithersburg
498emp.
Columbia
283emp.
Chevy Chase
438emp.
Jessup
192emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-044 · 205 emp.
2026-0318 · 615 emp.
2026-0213 · 637 emp.
2026-0112 · 1,086 emp.
2025-1210 · 607 emp.
2025-1118 · 6,155 emp.
2025-1011 · 648 emp.
2025-0913 · 422 emp.

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