Maryland Layoffs — August 2002
Employers in Maryland posted 8 WARN Act notices in August 2002, affecting an estimated 603 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and up 170% versus August 2001. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 8 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 8 | 603 |
The Real Estate sector saw the heaviest impact with 603 workers across 8 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George's | 2 | 188 |
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 152 |
| Baltimore | 2 | 134 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 72 |
| Allegany | 1 | 57 |
Prince George's bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 188 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hgts | 1 | 115 |
| Pasadena | 1 | 84 |
| New Carrollton | 1 | 73 |
| Wheaton | 1 | 72 |
| Eastpoint | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 603 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | Capitol Hgts | 115 | Closure | |
| Ames | Pasadena | 84 | Closure | |
| Ames | New Carrollton | 73 | Closure | |
| Ames | Wheaton | 72 | Closure | |
| Ames | Eastpoint | 71 | Closure | |
| Ames | Laurel | 68 | Closure | |
| Ames | Essex | 63 | Closure | |
| Ames | Cumberland | 57 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Ames at its Capitol Hgts facility, reporting 115 affected workers. Ames followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Real Estate 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.