Maryland Layoffs — April 2008
Employers in Maryland submitted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2008, putting at risk an estimated 201 workers — up substantially from March and down 23% versus April 2007. The average filing covered 67 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 103 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 66 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 32 |
The Government sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 103 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Howard | 1 | 103 |
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 66 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 32 |
Howard absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 103 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Elkridge | 1 | 103 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 66 |
| Rockville | 1 | 32 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 169 |
| Layoff | 1 | 32 |
The high proportion of closures (84% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy | Elkridge | 103 | Closure | |
| Bakery Express - Ms. Desserts | Baltimore | 66 | Closure | |
| Electronic Data Systems | Rockville | 32 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Best Buy at its Elkridge facility, reporting 103 affected workers. Bakery Express - Ms. Desserts followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Government 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.