Total Workers Affected
123
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Manufacturing
The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid
123 workers across 1 WARN notice, primarily in MD - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 123
- Workers cut
- 1
- WARN notice
- 1
- State
- 123
- Avg / notice
The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid has 1 recorded WARN filing affecting 123 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid has 1 recorded filing covering 123 workers across 1 state, primarily MD, the 1,964th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid put 123 workers on WARN notice across 1 filing - the 1,964th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #1,964
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 28%
- larger than 72% of tracked employers
- 1
- Recorded WARN filing
- 1
- state affected, led by MD
Where The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
1
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Jan 2024
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
123 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2024
Facility Closure
Western Maryland, MD · Manufacturing
Effective: Mar 28, 2024
123
workers
Filed Jan 9, 2024
How The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid compares in Manufacturing
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing | 33,263 | 54 | WA |
| 2 | Intel | 27,438 | 5 | TX |
| 3 | Nokia | 14,000 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Rivian Automotive | 6,700 | 1 | IL |
| 5 | Dell Technologies | 6,650 | 1 | TX |
| 6 | General Motors | 4,000 | 1 | MI |
| 7 | HP | 4,000 | 1 | CA |
| 8 | Ford Motor | 3,000 | 1 | MI |
| 9 | The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid (this page) | 123 | 1 | MD |
What this means for MD workers
The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid has 1 recorded WARN filing covering 123 workers, most recently on Jan 9, 2024.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in MD, where The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid's filings were reported. MD layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid WARN Record
The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid's single WARN Act filing in this dataset covers 123 workers, dated Jan 9, 2024. A lone filing is the most common shape in the recorded dataset, though the true worker count can run higher (why). By total workers affected, The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid ranks #99 of 438 tracked employers in MD. Among the 8 other Manufacturing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,675 affected workers -- The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid's 123 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to MD's workforce agency, in the Manufacturing sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 123 workers per notice, The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. This single notice marks a discrete restructuring event rather than a sustained pattern, though workforce changes below the 50-worker WARN floor may have occurred without disclosure.
Workers on MD-based The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid notices should contact the MD workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid laying off workers? ▼
The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid has filed 1 WARN Act notice affecting 123 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Jan 9, 2024.
How many people has The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid has affected 123 workers total, averaging 123 workers per notice.
What states has The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid had layoffs in? ▼
The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid has filed WARN notices in 1 state: MD.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
The AMES Company/ ClosetMaid has affected 123 workers across 1 WARN filing in the Manufacturing sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Every figure on PlainLayoffs is rendered directly from public WARN Act filings and state workforce agency records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's notice history is rendered directly from state WARN Act filings. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026. A WARN filing is a legally required notice, not a judgment of a company's management or financial health; rankings here reflect filed notice volume only.
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