Maryland Layoffs — April 2007
Employers in Maryland submitted 1 WARN Act notices in April 2007, putting at risk an estimated 260 workers — down from March and down 6% versus April 2006. The average filing covered 260 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 260 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 260 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 260 |
Anne Arundel felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 260 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 260 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 260 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Student | Baltimore | 260 | Closure |
Topping the list was First Student at its Baltimore facility, reporting 260 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.