Maryland Layoffs — December 2010
Employers in Maryland recorded 3 WARN Act notices in December 2010, covering approximately 214 workers — marking a decline from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 103 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Education reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 130 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 84 |
Anne Arundel was the epicenter of layoff 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 |
Leading the list was LFC Agricultural Services at its Baltimore facility, reporting 103 affected workers. ARAMARK Educational Services followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.