Article: The Daily Record Business News Briefs: September 23, 2009

P.G. layoffs imminent

Up to 125 Prince George's County employees will be laid off Nov. 1. County Executive Jack Johnson announced the layoffs Monday as county officials work to close a budget gap after nearly $23 million in recent state funding cuts. County officials have already tried other cost-cutting measures, including furloughs, a hiring freeze and eliminating vacant positions. Johnson said that as many as 40 employees will be cut from the health department. A spokesman says there are no plans to lay off sworn public safety officers. Those who will lose their jobs will be notified next week and will be placed on administrative leave so they can start looking for new jobs.

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