Maryland Layoffs — April 2005
Employers in Maryland posted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2005, affecting an estimated 970 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to March and up 31% versus April 2004. The average filing covered 242 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 584 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 150 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 150 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 86 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 584 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | 1 | 584 |
| Frederick | 1 | 150 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 150 |
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 86 |
Baltimore City felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 584 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | 1 | 584 |
| Frederick | 1 | 150 |
| Bethesda | 1 | 150 |
| Edgewater | 1 | 86 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 970 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prison Health Services | Baltimore City | 584 | Closure | |
| CellularOne / Dobson Communications | Frederick | 150 | Closure | |
| Bethesda Inn Associates | Bethesda | 150 | Closure | |
| American Business Financial Services | Edgewater | 86 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Prison Health Services at its Baltimore City facility, reporting 584 affected workers. CellularOne / Dobson Communications followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Maryland labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.