Maryland Layoffs — January 2010
Employers in Maryland reported 3 WARN Act notices in January 2010, displacing an estimated 571 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and down 25% versus January 2009. The average filing covered 190 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 2 | 454 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 117 |
The Education sector topped the list of affected industries with 454 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 117 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 3 | 571 |
Anne Arundel absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 571 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 3 | 571 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 571 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAMARK Management Services University of Maryland Medical System | Baltimore | 411 | Closure | |
| Marada Industries | Baltimore | 117 | Closure | |
| ARAMARK Management Services University Specialty Hospital | Baltimore | 43 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from ARAMARK Management Services University of Maryland Medical System at its Baltimore facility, reporting 411 affected workers. Marada Industries followed with 117 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Education 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.