Maryland Layoffs — September 2003
Employers in Maryland recorded 4 WARN Act notices in September 2003, covering approximately 386 workers — marking a sharp increase from August and down 45% versus September 2002. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 189 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 143 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 54 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 189 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 143 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 189 |
| Howard | 1 | 143 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 54 |
Anne Arundel absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 189 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 1 | 143 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 117 |
| Linthicum | 1 | 72 |
| Rockville | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 269 |
| Closure | 1 | 117 |
Closures accounted for 30% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvis | Columbia | 143 | Layoff | |
| Chessie Computer Services | Baltimore | 117 | Closure | |
| Ciena | Linthicum | 72 | Layoff | |
| Northrop Grumann | Rockville | 54 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Corvis at its Columbia facility, reporting 143 affected workers. Chessie Computer Services followed with 117 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.