Total Workers Affected
206
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Manufacturing
WestRock
206 workers across 3 WARN notices, primarily in MD - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 206
- Workers cut
- 3
- WARN notices
- 2
- States
- 69
- Avg / notice
WestRock has 3 recorded WARN filings affecting 206 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, WestRock has 3 recorded filings covering 206 workers across 2 states, primarily MD, the 1,039th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
WestRock put 206 workers on WARN notice across 3 filings - the 1,039th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #1,039
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 15%
- larger than 85% of tracked employers
- 3
- Recorded WARN filings
- 2
- states affected, led by MD
Where WestRock Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
3
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Aug 2023
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
206 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2023
Facility Closure
Columbus, IN · Manufacturing
Effective: Oct 15, 2023
101
workers
Filed Aug 15, 2023
Facility Closure
Anne Arundel, MD · Manufacturing
Effective: Jul 3, 2023
75
workers
Filed Apr 25, 2023
2022
Mass Layoff
1, MD · Manufacturing
Effective: May 31, 2022
30
workers
Filed Mar 31, 2022
How WestRock compares in Manufacturing
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing | 33,263 | 54 | WA |
| 2 | Intel | 27,438 | 5 | TX |
| 3 | Nokia | 14,000 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Rivian Automotive | 6,700 | 1 | IL |
| 5 | Dell Technologies | 6,650 | 1 | TX |
| 6 | General Motors | 4,000 | 1 | MI |
| 7 | HP | 4,000 | 1 | CA |
| 8 | Ford Motor | 3,000 | 1 | MI |
| 9 | WestRock (this page) | 206 | 3 | MD |
What this means for MD workers
WestRock has 3 recorded WARN filings covering 206 workers, most recently on Aug 15, 2023.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in MD, where WestRock's filings were reported. MD layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the WestRock WARN Record
WestRock has 3 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 206 workers between Mar 31, 2022 and Aug 15, 2023. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, WestRock ranks #53 of 438 tracked employers in MD. Among the 8 other Manufacturing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,675 affected workers -- WestRock's 206 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 2 states, most concentrated in MD (Manufacturing), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 69 workers per notice, WestRock's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. The 3 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on MD-based WestRock notices should contact the MD workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WestRock laying off workers? ▼
WestRock has filed 3 WARN Act notices affecting 206 workers across 2 states. The most recent notice was filed on Aug 15, 2023.
How many people has WestRock laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, WestRock has affected 206 workers total, averaging 69 workers per notice.
What states has WestRock had layoffs in? ▼
WestRock has filed WARN notices in 2 states: IN, MD.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a WestRock layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does WestRock's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
WestRock has affected 206 workers across 3 WARN filings in the Manufacturing sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Every figure on PlainLayoffs is rendered directly from public WARN Act filings and state workforce agency records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's notice history is rendered directly from state WARN Act filings. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026. A WARN filing is a legally required notice, not a judgment of a company's management or financial health; rankings here reflect filed notice volume only.
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