Maryland Layoffs — September 2013
Employers in Maryland reported 1 WARN Act notices in September 2013, displacing 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 topped the list of affected industries with 173 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 173 |
Anne Arundel absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
The most significant filing came from Terrapin Systems at its Baltimore facility, reporting 173 affected 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 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.