Maryland Layoffs — August 2017
Employers in Maryland posted 6 WARN Act notices in August 2017, affecting an estimated 346 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to July and down 1% versus August 2016. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 173 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 106 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 36 |
| Construction | 1 | 31 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 173 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 101 |
| Frederick | 1 | 96 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 77 |
| Calvert | 2 | 72 |
Anne Arundel bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 101 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 1 | 96 |
| Upper Marlboro | 1 | 77 |
| Lusby | 2 | 72 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 70 |
| Curtis Bay | 1 | 31 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Thermal Systems DBA Triumph Electronics Control | Frederick | 96 | ||
| McArdle Printing | Upper Marlboro | 77 | ||
| OrderUp (a subsidiary of Groupon) | Baltimore | 70 | ||
| APTIM Services | Lusby | 36 | ||
| Lutech Resources | Lusby | 36 | ||
| Fibrwrap Construction Services | Curtis Bay | 31 |
The largest notice was filed by Triumph Thermal Systems DBA Triumph Electronics Control at its Frederick facility, reporting 96 affected workers. McArdle Printing followed with 77 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 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.