Maryland Layoffs — September 2013
Employers in Maryland submitted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2013, putting at risk an estimated 173 workers and down 42% versus September 2012. The average filing covered 173 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 173 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 173 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 173 |
Anne Arundel saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 173 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 173 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 173 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrapin Systems | Baltimore | 173 | Closure |
Topping the list was Terrapin Systems at its Baltimore facility, reporting 173 affected 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 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.