Maryland Layoffs — May 2000
Employers in Maryland filed 2 WARN Act notices in May 2000, impacting roughly 731 workers — representing a notable rise over April. The average filing covered 366 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 450 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 281 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 450 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 281 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | 1 | 450 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 281 |
Baltimore City was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 450 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | 1 | 450 |
| Greenbelt | 1 | 281 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 450 |
| Closure | 1 | 281 |
Closures accounted for 38% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors | Baltimore City | 450 | Layoff | |
| Cellularone/Sbms | Greenbelt | 281 | Closure |
The single largest action involved General Motors at its Baltimore City facility, reporting 450 affected workers. Cellularone/Sbms followed with 281 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Maryland labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Maryland. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Maryland WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.