Maryland Layoffs — May 2015
Employers in Maryland posted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2015, affecting an estimated 534 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 480 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 54 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wicomico | 1 | 480 |
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 54 |
Wicomico bore the heaviest burden, 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 largest notice was filed by 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 trends suggest 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.