US Layoffs — September 1996
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 4 WARN Act notices in September 1996, putting at risk an estimated 824 workers — down from August. Filings came from 1 states and territories, with an average of 206 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4 | 824 |
Ohio led the nation with 824 workers affected across 4 notices .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 824 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 824 workers across 4 notices.
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Commercial Veh | Orrville, Ohio | 544 | |
| Cinpac | Cincinnati, Ohio | 123 | |
| Continental Plastics Contain | Brookpark, Ohio | 86 | |
| American Commercial Assembly | Shelby, Ohio | 71 |
Topping the list was American Commercial Veh in Orrville, Ohio, reporting 544 affected workers. Cinpac followed with 123 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in September 1996. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is sourced from official state filings and updated daily by WARN Firehose, which also tracks SEC 8-K filings, bankruptcy proceedings, H-1B visa petitions, and unemployment claims across all six datasets. API access and data exports available.