Maryland Layoffs — July 2013
Employers in Maryland filed 4 WARN Act notices in July 2013, impacting roughly 400 workers and up 627% versus July 2012. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 208 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 106 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 86 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 208 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 3 | 348 |
| Harford | 1 | 52 |
Anne Arundel saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 348 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 3 | 348 |
| Havre De Grace | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 294 |
| Layoff | 1 | 106 |
The high proportion of closures (74% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield | Baltimore | 156 | Closure | |
| Mvm | Baltimore | 106 | Layoff | |
| NCO Financial Systems | Baltimore | 86 | Closure | |
| Complementary Coatings | Havre De Grace | 52 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Smithfield at its Baltimore facility, reporting 156 affected workers. Mvm followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Maryland labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.