Maryland Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Maryland filed 3 WARN Act notices in May 2017, impacting roughly 370 workers and down 74% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 123 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 293 |
| Transportation | 1 | 77 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 293 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 77 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 217 |
| Charles | 1 | 77 |
| Washington | 1 | 76 |
Anne Arundel absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 217 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 217 |
| White Plains | 1 | 77 |
| Hagerstown | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maryland this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaydon Ring & Seal | Baltimore | 217 | ||
| First Transit | White Plains | 77 | ||
| Kellogg | Hagerstown | 76 |
The single largest action involved Kaydon Ring & Seal at its Baltimore facility, reporting 217 affected workers. First Transit followed with 77 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.