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Layoffs in Gaithersburg

Since January 28, 2026, our records for Gaithersburg include 3 WARN notices naming 219 workers.

Part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.

Largest WARN notices: Amazon - MAH5 facility (155, Jan 28, 2026); Emergent Biosolutions, Inc. (34, Aug 5, 2026); Excelitas (30, Mar 3, 2026).

WARN notices in Gaithersburg

As filed with the state (all Maryland notices). A notice is the employer’s plan; actual job losses can differ.

Notice date Employer Location Workers Type Effective Filing
Emergent Biosolutions, Inc. Gaithersburg · Montgomery County 34 Layoff, permanent Oct 4, 2026 State report
Excelitas Gaithersburg · Montgomery County 30 Layoff, permanent — State report
Amazon - MAH5 facility Gaithersburg · Montgomery County 155 Closure Apr 28, 2026 State report

Rules and resources in Maryland

Notice rules

Under the federal WARN Act, employers with 100 or more employees generally must give 60 days’ written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff.

Maryland has its own rules (Maryland Economic Stabilization Act):

  • Applies to Maryland employers with 50 or more employees in Maryland.
  • Covers a staff reduction at a workplace of at least 25% or 15 employees, whichever is greater.
  • Employers must give notification at least 60 days before the reduction in operations.

Source: Maryland Business Services, Maryland Department of Labor (Maryland Economic Stabilization Act). Checked October 11, 2026.

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