Maryland Layoffs — February 2015
Employers in Maryland reported 2 WARN Act notices in February 2015, displacing an estimated 208 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 73% versus February 2014. The average filing covered 104 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 121 |
| Retail | 1 | 87 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 121 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 87 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Howard | 1 | 121 |
| Washington | 1 | 87 |
Howard was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 121 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 1 | 121 |
| Hagerstown | 1 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 121 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DynCorp International | Columbia | 121 | Layoff | |
| RadioShack | Hagerstown | 87 |
The most significant filing came from DynCorp International at its Columbia facility, reporting 121 affected workers. RadioShack followed with 87 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.