Maryland Layoffs — September 2004
Employers in Maryland reported 1 WARN Act notices in September 2004, displacing an estimated 326 workers — signaling an acceleration from August and down 16% versus September 2003. The average filing covered 326 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 326 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 326 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 1 | 326 |
Worcester absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 326 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Showell | 1 | 326 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 326 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perdue | Showell | 326 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Perdue at its Showell facility, reporting 326 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.