Maryland Layoffs — January 2012
Employers in Maryland filed 4 WARN Act notices in January 2012, impacting roughly 509 workers — representing a notable rise over December and up 314% versus January 2011. The average filing covered 127 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 297 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 112 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 100 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 297 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 112 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 296 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 113 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 100 |
Anne Arundel bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 296 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 2 | 296 |
| Temple Hills | 1 | 113 |
| Rockville | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 509 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdales | Baltimore | 184 | Closure | |
| Macy's | Temple Hills | 113 | Closure | |
| SSP America | Baltimore | 112 | Closure | |
| Adventist Behavioral Health | Rockville | 100 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Bloomingdales at its Baltimore facility, reporting 184 affected workers. Macy's followed with 113 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Maryland labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail 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.