Maryland Layoffs — May 2009
Employers in Maryland posted 5 WARN Act notices in May 2009, affecting an estimated 331 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 14% versus May 2008. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 113 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 83 |
| Retail | 2 | 80 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 55 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 113 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 83 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | 1 | 113 |
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 96 |
| Howard | 1 | 83 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 39 |
Baltimore City bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 113 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | 1 | 113 |
| Baltimore | 2 | 96 |
| Jessup | 1 | 83 |
| Rockville | 1 | 39 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 276 |
| Layoff | 1 | 55 |
The high proportion of closures (83% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment | Baltimore City | 113 | Closure | |
| Ann's House of Nuts | Jessup | 83 | Closure | |
| UnitedHealth Group | Baltimore | 55 | Layoff | |
| Filene's Basement | Baltimore | 41 | Closure | |
| Filene's Basement | Rockville | 39 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment at its Baltimore City facility, reporting 113 affected workers. Ann's House of Nuts followed with 83 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.