Maryland Layoffs — October 2003
Employers in Maryland posted 3 WARN Act notices in October 2003, affecting an estimated 565 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September and roughly flat versus October 2002. The average filing covered 188 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 360 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 120 |
| Retail | 1 | 85 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 360 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Professional Services reported 120 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 445 |
| Allegany | 1 | 120 |
Anne Arundel was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 445 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Odenton | 2 | 445 |
| Lavale | 1 | 120 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 565 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevamar | Odenton | 360 | Closure | |
| Giant Eagle | Lavale | 120 | Closure | |
| Office Depot | Odenton | 85 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Nevamar at its Odenton facility, reporting 360 affected workers. Giant Eagle followed with 120 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.