Maryland Layoffs — March 2000
Employers in Maryland reported 2 WARN Act notices in March 2000, displacing an estimated 227 workers — signaling a deceleration from February. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 227 |
The Wholesale Trade sector topped the list of affected industries with 227 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | 1 | 179 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 48 |
Baltimore City saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 179 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | 1 | 179 |
| Dundalk | 1 | 48 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 227 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Standard | Baltimore City | 179 | Closure | |
| D.M. Bowman | Dundalk | 48 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Eastern Standard at its Baltimore City facility, reporting 179 affected workers. D.M. Bowman followed with 48 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Wholesale Trade 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.