Maryland Layoffs — October 2010
Employers in Maryland reported 4 WARN Act notices in October 2010, displacing an estimated 270 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and down 65% versus October 2009. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 110 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 106 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 52 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 2 |
The Utilities sector topped the list of affected industries with 110 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 4 | 270 |
Anne Arundel bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 270 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 3 | 218 |
| Annapolis | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 216 |
| Layoff | 2 | 54 |
The high proportion of closures (80% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kop-Flex/Emerson Power Transmission | Baltimore | 110 | Closure | |
| Baxter Healthcare | Baltimore | 106 | Closure | |
| Homestead Publishing | Annapolis | 52 | Layoff | |
| Principal Financial Group | Baltimore | 2 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Kop-Flex/Emerson Power Transmission at its Baltimore facility, reporting 110 affected workers. Baxter Healthcare followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.