Maryland Layoffs — August 2003
Employers in Maryland submitted 3 WARN Act notices in August 2003, putting at risk an estimated 322 workers — down from July and down 47% versus August 2002. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 199 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 58 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 199 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 264 |
| Caroline | 1 | 58 |
Anne Arundel saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 264 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 199 |
| Annapolis | 1 | 65 |
| Federalsburg | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 199 |
| Layoff | 2 | 123 |
The high proportion of closures (62% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural/Metro Ambulance | Baltimore | 199 | Closure | |
| 1st Virginia Bank | Annapolis | 65 | Layoff | |
| Burris Refrigeration Logistics | Federalsburg | 58 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Rural/Metro Ambulance at its Baltimore facility, reporting 199 affected workers. 1st Virginia Bank followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.