Maryland Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Maryland reported 3 WARN Act notices in May 2017, displacing an estimated 370 workers and down 74% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 123 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 293 |
| Transportation | 1 | 77 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 293 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 77 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 217 |
| Charles | 1 | 77 |
| Washington | 1 | 76 |
Anne Arundel was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 217 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 217 |
| White Plains | 1 | 77 |
| Hagerstown | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaydon Ring & Seal | Baltimore | 217 | ||
| First Transit | White Plains | 77 | ||
| Kellogg | Hagerstown | 76 |
The most significant filing came from Kaydon Ring & Seal at its Baltimore facility, reporting 217 affected workers. First Transit followed with 77 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 Manufacturing 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.