Maryland Layoffs — April 2011
Employers in Maryland submitted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2011, putting at risk an estimated 287 workers — down from March and down 18% versus April 2010. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 179 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 108 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 179 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 108 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 3 | 269 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 18 |
Anne Arundel absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 94% of all affected workers with 269 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 3 | 269 |
| Hunt Valley | 1 | 18 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 269 |
| Layoff | 1 | 18 |
The high proportion of closures (94% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Cup | Baltimore | 101 | Closure | |
| Chubb & Son | Baltimore | 90 | Closure | |
| Cristal Global, Millennium Inorganic Chemicals | Baltimore | 78 | Closure | |
| Bank of America | Hunt Valley | 18 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Solo Cup at its Baltimore facility, reporting 101 affected workers. Chubb & Son followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.