Maryland Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in Maryland reported 1 WARN Act notices in May 2013, displacing an estimated 145 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 96% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 145 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 145 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 145 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 145 |
Baltimore absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 145 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| White Marsh | 1 | 145 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 145 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comcast | White Marsh | 145 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Comcast at its White Marsh facility, reporting 145 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.