Maryland Layoffs — December 2010
Employers in Maryland posted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2010, affecting an estimated 214 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and down 70% versus December 2009. The average filing covered 71 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1 | 103 |
| Education | 1 | 84 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 27 |
The Agriculture sector saw the heaviest impact with 103 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Education reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 130 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 84 |
Anne Arundel saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 130 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 2 | 130 |
| Towson | 1 | 84 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 130 |
The high proportion of closures (61% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFC Agricultural Services | Baltimore | 103 | Closure | |
| ARAMARK Educational Services | Towson | 84 | ||
| ProBuild | Baltimore | 27 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by LFC Agricultural Services at its Baltimore facility, reporting 103 affected workers. ARAMARK Educational Services followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Agriculture 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.