Maryland Layoffs — August 2003
Employers in Maryland logged 3 WARN Act notices in August 2003, involving roughly 322 workers — falling below July and down 47% versus August 2002. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 199 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 58 |
The Transportation sector dominated layoff filings with 199 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Finance & Insurance reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 264 |
| Caroline | 1 | 58 |
Anne Arundel bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 264 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 199 |
| Annapolis | 1 | 65 |
| Federalsburg | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 199 |
| Layoff | 2 | 123 |
The high proportion of closures (62% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural/Metro Ambulance | Baltimore | 199 | Closure | |
| 1st Virginia Bank | Annapolis | 65 | Layoff | |
| Burris Refrigeration Logistics | Federalsburg | 58 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Rural/Metro Ambulance at its Baltimore facility, reporting 199 affected workers. 1st Virginia Bank followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.