Maryland Layoffs — January 2002
Employers in Maryland recorded 3 WARN Act notices in January 2002, covering approximately 345 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and down 88% versus January 2001. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 125 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 110 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 110 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 125 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 110 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 235 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 110 |
Anne Arundel felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 235 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie | 1 | 125 |
| Rockville | 1 | 110 |
| Linthicum | 1 | 110 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 220 |
| Layoff | 1 | 125 |
The high proportion of closures (64% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsushita Electric | Glen Burnie | 125 | Layoff | |
| Merant | Rockville | 110 | Closure | |
| Ciena | Linthicum | 110 | Closure |
Leading the list was Matsushita Electric at its Glen Burnie facility, reporting 125 affected workers. Merant followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.