Maryland Layoffs — May 2015
Employers in Maryland filed 2 WARN Act notices in May 2015, impacting roughly 534 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 3% versus May 2014. The average filing covered 267 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 480 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 54 |
The Utilities sector led the way in workforce reductions with 480 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 54 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wicomico | 1 | 480 |
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 54 |
Wicomico was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 90% of all affected workers with 480 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 1 | 480 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safran Labinal Power Systems | Salisbury | 480 | ||
| Orion Safety Products | Baltimore | 54 |
The single largest action involved Safran Labinal Power Systems at its Salisbury facility, reporting 480 affected workers. Orion Safety Products followed with 54 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.