Maryland Layoffs — March 2012
Employers in Maryland reported 3 WARN Act notices in March 2012, displacing an estimated 287 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 51% versus March 2011. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 106 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 64 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 117 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 170 |
| Prince Georges | 1 | 117 |
Anne Arundel saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 170 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 2 | 170 |
| Lanham | 1 | 117 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 170 |
| Layoff | 1 | 117 |
The high proportion of closures (59% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Systems and Applications | Lanham | 117 | Layoff | |
| McKesson Pharmaceutical | Baltimore | 106 | Closure | |
| Aramark | Baltimore | 64 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Science Systems and Applications at its Lanham facility, reporting 117 affected workers. McKesson Pharmaceutical followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.