Maryland Layoffs — February 2013
Employers in Maryland submitted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2013, putting at risk an estimated 262 workers — up substantially from January and down 37% versus February 2012. The average filing covered 131 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 194 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 68 |
The Wholesale Trade sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 194 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 262 |
Anne Arundel saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 262 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 2 | 262 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 262 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eby F.A Davis | Baltimore | 194 | Closure | |
| Flying Food Group | Baltimore | 68 | Closure |
Topping the list was Eby F.A Davis at its Baltimore facility, reporting 194 affected workers. Flying Food Group followed with 68 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Wholesale Trade 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.