Maryland Layoffs — December 2013
Employers in Maryland posted 4 WARN Act notices in December 2013, affecting an estimated 309 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and up 32% versus December 2012. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 191 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 54 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 191 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 64 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 244 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 54 |
Anne Arundel saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 244 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 2 | 244 |
| Sparrows Point | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 244 |
| Closure | 2 | 65 |
Closures accounted for 21% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saks | Baltimore | 191 | Layoff | |
| Worthington Industries | Sparrows Point | 54 | Closure | |
| Baltimore County Savings Bank | Baltimore | 53 | Layoff | |
| First National Bank | 11 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Saks at its Baltimore facility, reporting 191 affected workers. Worthington Industries followed with 54 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.