Maryland Layoffs — December 2003
Employers in Maryland posted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2003, affecting an estimated 450 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to November and down 55% versus December 2002. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 193 |
| Education | 1 | 180 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 77 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 193 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Education reported 180 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 193 |
| Frederick | 1 | 180 |
| Harford | 1 | 77 |
Montgomery felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 193 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chevy Chase | 1 | 193 |
| Frederick | 1 | 180 |
| Belcamp | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 257 |
| Layoff | 1 | 193 |
The high proportion of closures (57% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde's of Chevy Chase | Chevy Chase | 193 | Layoff | |
| CitiMortgage | Frederick | 180 | Closure | |
| Penske Logistics | Belcamp | 77 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Clyde's of Chevy Chase at its Chevy Chase facility, reporting 193 affected workers. CitiMortgage followed with 180 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.