Maryland Layoffs — October 2011
Employers in Maryland submitted 1 WARN Act notices in October 2011, putting at risk an estimated 60 workers — down from September and down 78% versus October 2010. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 60 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 60 |
Anne Arundel was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 60 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 60 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Brick | Baltimore | 60 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Redland Brick at its Baltimore facility, reporting 60 affected 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.