Maryland Layoffs — October 2009
Employers in Maryland posted 3 WARN Act notices in October 2009, affecting an estimated 774 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September and up 1234% versus October 2008. The average filing covered 258 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 722 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 52 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 722 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 52 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 3 | 774 |
Anne Arundel was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 774 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 3 | 774 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 774 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAMARK Oriole Park at Camden Yards | Baltimore | 609 | Closure | |
| ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment | Baltimore | 113 | Closure | |
| Algorithme Pharma | Baltimore | 52 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by ARAMARK Oriole Park at Camden Yards at its Baltimore facility, reporting 609 affected workers. ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment followed with 113 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Maryland labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.