Maryland Layoffs — November 2007
Employers in Maryland recorded 3 WARN Act notices in November 2007, covering approximately 373 workers — marking a sharp increase from October and down 14% versus November 2006. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 194 |
| Retail | 1 | 126 |
| Other | 1 | 53 |
The Wholesale Trade sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 194 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Retail reported 126 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Howard | 1 | 194 |
| Prince George's | 1 | 126 |
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 53 |
Howard felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 194 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Elkridge | 1 | 194 |
| Hillcrest Heights | 1 | 126 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 373 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPI Floors, L.L.C | Elkridge | 194 | Closure | |
| Value City Department Stores, L.L.C | Hillcrest Heights | 126 | Closure | |
| CDG Management, L.L.C | Baltimore | 53 | Closure |
Leading the list was SPI Floors, L.L.C at its Elkridge facility, reporting 194 affected workers. Value City Department Stores, L.L.C followed with 126 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 Wholesale Trade 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.