Maryland Layoffs — April 2004
Employers in Maryland submitted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2004, putting at risk an estimated 741 workers — down from March and up 25% versus April 2003. The average filing covered 185 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 498 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 192 |
| Government | 2 | 51 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 498 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 192 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 498 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 218 |
| Prince George's | 1 | 25 |
Anne Arundel felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 498 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Linthicum | 1 | 498 |
| Rockville | 1 | 192 |
| Montgomery Co | 1 | 26 |
| Prince George's Co | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 549 |
| Layoff | 1 | 192 |
The high proportion of closures (74% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Host | Linthicum | 498 | Closure | |
| Human Genome science | Rockville | 192 | Layoff | |
| Penn Parking | Montgomery Co | 26 | Closure | |
| Penn Parking | Prince George's Co | 25 | Closure |
Topping the list was HMS Host at its Linthicum facility, reporting 498 affected workers. Human Genome science followed with 192 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.