Maryland Layoffs — June 2004
Employers in Maryland posted 3 WARN Act notices in June 2004, affecting an estimated 501 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 27% versus June 2003. The average filing covered 167 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 219 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 200 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 82 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 219 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 2 | 419 |
| Allegany | 1 | 82 |
Montgomery felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 419 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring | 1 | 219 |
| Rockville | 1 | 200 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 301 |
| Layoff | 1 | 200 |
The high proportion of closures (60% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Creative Services | Silver Spring | 219 | Closure | |
| Potomac Physicians | Rockville | 200 | Layoff | |
| Crown American Hotels | Cumberland | 82 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Team Creative Services at its Silver Spring facility, reporting 219 affected workers. Potomac Physicians followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.