Year in Review 2016: Maryland's largest layoffs

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While Maryland largely grew jobs in 2016, there was no shortage of layoffs. According to data from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, the largest layoff in Maryland in 2016 was at Global Payments Inc., a leading worldwide provider of payment technology services. The Atlanta-based company laid off 334 employees and shut down operations at the Owings Mills location. Global Payments has more than 8,500 employees worldwide. Recently, Global Payments finalized a deal with American…