Maryland Layoffs — March 2014
Employers in Maryland filed 5 WARN Act notices in March 2014, impacting roughly 580 workers — representing a pullback from February and down 13% versus March 2013. The average filing covered 116 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 270 |
| Education | 1 | 172 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 60 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 270 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Education reported 172 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 3 | 410 |
| Baltimore City | 1 | 110 |
| Washington | 1 | 60 |
Anne Arundel bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 410 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 4 | 520 |
| Hagerstown | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 420 |
| Layoff | 1 | 160 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Educational Services | Baltimore | 172 | Closure | |
| Crossroads Hospitality Management Co. (Sheraton Baltimore City Center) | Baltimore | 160 | Layoff | |
| Crossroads Hospitality Management Co. (Sheraton Baltimore City Center) | Baltimore | 110 | Closure | |
| Emery Federal Credit Union | Baltimore | 78 | Closure | |
| Saputo | Hagerstown | 60 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Aramark Educational Services at its Baltimore facility, reporting 172 affected workers. Crossroads Hospitality Management Co. (Sheraton Baltimore City Center) followed with 160 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.