Maryland Layoffs — November 2004
Employers in Maryland filed 4 WARN Act notices in November 2004, impacting roughly 343 workers — representing a notable rise over 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 343 workers across 4 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 2 | 198 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 123 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 22 |
Frederick absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 single largest action involved 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 data underscores 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.