Maryland Layoffs — March 2012
Employers in Maryland recorded 3 WARN Act notices in March 2012, covering approximately 287 workers — marking a decline from February and down 51% versus March 2011. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 106 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 64 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 117 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 170 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 117 |
Anne Arundel bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 170 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 2 | 170 |
| Lanham | 1 | 117 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 170 |
| Layoff | 1 | 117 |
The high proportion of closures (59% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Systems and Applications | Lanham | 117 | Layoff | |
| McKesson Pharmaceutical | Baltimore | 106 | Closure | |
| Aramark | Baltimore | 64 | Closure |
Leading the list was Science Systems and Applications at its Lanham facility, reporting 117 affected workers. McKesson Pharmaceutical followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.