Maryland Layoffs — June 2016
Employers in Maryland submitted 2 WARN Act notices in June 2016, putting at risk an estimated 276 workers — down from May and down 40% versus June 2015. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 147 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 129 |
The Wholesale Trade sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 147 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 129 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 276 |
Anne Arundel absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 276 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Severn | 1 | 147 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 129 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Foods | Severn | 147 | ||
| The Hedwin Division of Zacros America | Baltimore | 129 |
Topping the list was U.S. Foods at its Severn facility, reporting 147 affected workers. The Hedwin Division of Zacros America followed with 129 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Maryland, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Wholesale Trade 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.