Maryland Layoffs — June 2010
Employers in Maryland posted 3 WARN Act notices in June 2010, affecting an estimated 361 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to May and down 7% versus June 2009. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 161 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 141 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 59 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 161 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 141 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George's | 1 | 161 |
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 141 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 59 |
Prince George's felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 161 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| National Harbor | 1 | 161 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 141 |
| Greenbelt | 1 | 59 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 200 |
| Closure | 1 | 161 |
Closures accounted for 45% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN Zone | National Harbor | 161 | Closure | |
| Legg Mason | Baltimore | 141 | Layoff | |
| Northrop Grumman | Greenbelt | 59 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by ESPN Zone at its National Harbor facility, reporting 161 affected workers. Legg Mason followed with 141 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.