Maryland Layoffs — December 2011
Employers in Maryland posted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2011, affecting an estimated 95 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and down 56% versus December 2010. The average filing covered 32 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 59 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 35 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 59 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 35 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 94 |
| Howard | 1 | 1 |
Anne Arundel was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 99% of all affected workers with 94 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 2 | 94 |
| Columbia | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 95 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fechheimer | Baltimore | 59 | Layoff | |
| Susquehanna Bancshares | Baltimore | 35 | Layoff | |
| Transnuclear Inc., an Areva | Columbia | 1 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Fechheimer at its Baltimore facility, reporting 59 affected workers. Susquehanna Bancshares followed with 35 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.