Maryland Layoffs — November 2011
Employers in Maryland reported 7 WARN Act notices in November 2011, displacing an estimated 353 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and down 68% versus November 2010. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 211 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 74 |
| Retail | 2 | 68 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 211 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 74 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 4 | 194 |
| Frederick | 2 | 106 |
| Allegany | 1 | 53 |
Anne Arundel felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 194 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 3 | 142 |
| Frederick | 2 | 106 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 53 |
| Linthicum Heights | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 211 |
| Closure | 3 | 142 |
Closures accounted for 40% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar Hotels & Resorts Holiday Inn (Frederick) | Frederick | 87 | Layoff | |
| DynCorp International | Baltimore | 74 | Closure | |
| Pillar Hotels & Resorts Holiday Inn (Cumberland) | Cumberland | 53 | Layoff | |
| Interstate Hotels & Resorts Comfort Inn BWI | Linthicum Heights | 52 | Layoff | |
| Filene's Basement-Syms Clothing | Baltimore | 37 | Closure | |
| Filene's Basement-Syms Clothing | Baltimore | 31 | Closure | |
| Pillar Hotels & Resorts Holiday Inn Express (Frederick) | Frederick | 19 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Pillar Hotels & Resorts Holiday Inn (Frederick) at its Frederick facility, reporting 87 affected workers. DynCorp International followed with 74 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 Accommodation & Food 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.