Maryland Layoffs — December 2001
Employers in Maryland posted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2001, affecting an estimated 230 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and down 54% versus December 2000. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 130 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 84 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 16 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 130 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Wholesale Trade reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harford | 2 | 214 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 16 |
Harford saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 93% of all affected workers with 214 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Perryman | 1 | 130 |
| Havre De Grace | 1 | 84 |
| Clarksburg | 1 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 214 |
| Layoff | 1 | 16 |
The high proportion of closures (93% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Brothers | Perryman | 130 | Closure | |
| Solo Cup | Havre De Grace | 84 | Closure | |
| Lockheed Martin Global Tele | Clarksburg | 16 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Price Brothers at its Perryman facility, reporting 130 affected workers. Solo Cup followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.