Maryland Layoffs — November 2007
Employers in Maryland reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2007, displacing an estimated 373 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and down 14% versus November 2006. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 194 |
| Retail | 1 | 126 |
| Other | 1 | 53 |
The Wholesale Trade sector topped the list of affected industries with 194 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 126 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Howard | 1 | 194 |
| Prince George's | 1 | 126 |
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 53 |
Howard was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 194 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Elkridge | 1 | 194 |
| Hillcrest Heights | 1 | 126 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 373 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPI Floors, L.L.C | Elkridge | 194 | Closure | |
| Value City Department Stores, L.L.C | Hillcrest Heights | 126 | Closure | |
| CDG Management, L.L.C | Baltimore | 53 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from SPI Floors, L.L.C at its Elkridge facility, reporting 194 affected workers. Value City Department Stores, L.L.C followed with 126 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 Wholesale Trade 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.