Maryland Layoffs — January 2006
Employers in Maryland filed 3 WARN Act notices in January 2006, impacting roughly 416 workers and down 44% versus January 2005. The average filing covered 139 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 201 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 167 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 48 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 201 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 167 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 201 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 167 |
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 48 |
Washington was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 201 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | 1 | 201 |
| White Marsh | 1 | 167 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 48 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 368 |
| Closure | 1 | 48 |
Closures accounted for 12% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadway Express | Hagerstown | 201 | Layoff | |
| Comcast | White Marsh | 167 | Layoff | |
| Schmidt Baking | Baltimore | 48 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Roadway Express at its Hagerstown facility, reporting 201 affected workers. Comcast followed with 167 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 Transportation 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.