Maryland Layoffs — August 2010
Employers in Maryland submitted 4 WARN Act notices in August 2010, putting at risk an estimated 914 workers — down from July and up 114% versus August 2009. The average filing covered 228 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 613 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 301 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 613 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 301 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 613 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 132 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 106 |
| Washington | 1 | 63 |
Anne Arundel bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 613 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 613 |
| Rockville | 1 | 132 |
| Sparrows Point | 1 | 106 |
| Hagerstown | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 782 |
| Layoff | 1 | 132 |
The high proportion of closures (86% 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 | 613 | Closure | |
| General Dynamics | Rockville | 132 | Layoff | |
| Apex Tool Group | Sparrows Point | 106 | Closure | |
| Kongsberg Automotive | Hagerstown | 63 | Closure |
Topping the list was Aramark @ Oriole Park at Camden Yards at its Baltimore facility, reporting 613 affected workers. General Dynamics followed with 132 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.