Mass Layoffs, Reductions in Force and Plant Closings: Maryland
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Darrell R. VanDeusen, Kollman & Saucier, PA
Summary
- Maryland's Economic Stabilization Act impose requirements on employers involving the shutting down or relocation of a workplace that are broader than the federal WARN Act's requirements. See Maryland WARN.
- Maryland has steep penalties for employers that do not comply with the Economic Stabilization Act. See Penalties and Enforcement.
- Baltimore has requirements relating to mass layoffs, reductions in force and plant closings. See Local Requirements.