Maryland Layoffs — October 2014
Employers in Maryland submitted 1 WARN Act notices in October 2014, putting at risk an estimated 261 workers — down from September. The average filing covered 261 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 261 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 261 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 261 |
Montgomery was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 261 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Potomac | 1 | 261 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 261 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce International/Potomac | Potomac | 261 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Dolce International/Potomac at its Potomac facility, reporting 261 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.