Maryland Layoffs — September 2012
Employers in Maryland reported 3 WARN Act notices in September 2012, displacing an estimated 300 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and down 35% versus September 2011. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 188 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 112 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 188 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Wholesale Trade reported 112 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 120 |
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 112 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 68 |
Baltimore felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| White Marsh | 1 | 120 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 112 |
| Kensington | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 188 |
| Layoff | 1 | 112 |
The high proportion of closures (63% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Marsh Distribution | White Marsh | 120 | Closure | |
| Eby-Brown | Baltimore | 112 | Layoff | |
| MV Transportation | Kensington | 68 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from White Marsh Distribution at its White Marsh facility, reporting 120 affected workers. Eby-Brown followed with 112 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.