Maryland Layoffs — November 2004
Employers in Maryland reported 4 WARN Act notices in November 2004, displacing an estimated 343 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and roughly flat versus November 2003. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 343 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 343 workers across 4 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 2 | 198 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 123 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 22 |
Frederick bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 198 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 2 | 198 |
| Cockeysville | 1 | 123 |
| Rockville | 1 | 22 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 307 |
| Layoff | 1 | 36 |
The high proportion of closures (90% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Von Hoffmann | Frederick | 162 | Closure | |
| Maryland Specialty Wire | Cockeysville | 123 | Closure | |
| Patapsco Designs | Frederick | 36 | Layoff | |
| Axcelis Technologies | Rockville | 22 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Von Hoffmann at its Frederick facility, reporting 162 affected workers. Maryland Specialty Wire followed with 123 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.