Maryland Layoffs — June 2012
Employers in Maryland posted 2 WARN Act notices in June 2012, affecting an estimated 179 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 79% versus June 2011. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 99 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 80 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 99 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 179 |
Anne Arundel bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 179 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 99 |
| Glen Burnie | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 99 |
| Layoff | 1 | 80 |
The high proportion of closures (55% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iAP Worldwide Services | Baltimore | 99 | Closure | |
| Capital One | Glen Burnie | 80 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by iAP Worldwide Services at its Baltimore facility, reporting 99 affected workers. Capital One followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.