Maryland Layoffs — December 2008
Employers in Maryland submitted 5 WARN Act notices in December 2008, putting at risk an estimated 381 workers — down from November and down 32% versus December 2007. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 188 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 93 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 60 |
| Construction | 1 | 40 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 188 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 93 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 183 |
| Washington | 1 | 93 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 65 |
| Frederick | 1 | 40 |
Anne Arundel felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 183 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 2 | 183 |
| Hagerstown | 1 | 93 |
| Hunt Valley | 1 | 65 |
| Thurmont | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 281 |
| Layoff | 2 | 100 |
The high proportion of closures (74% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Express (USA) | Baltimore | 123 | Closure | |
| Teleflex Marine | Hagerstown | 93 | Closure | |
| DHL Express (USA) | Hunt Valley | 65 | Closure | |
| Old Mutual Business Services | Baltimore | 60 | Layoff | |
| Structural Systems | Thurmont | 40 | Layoff |
Topping the list was DHL Express (USA) at its Baltimore facility, reporting 123 affected workers. Teleflex Marine followed with 93 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.