US Layoffs — November 1996
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers logged 8 WARN Act notices in November 1996, involving roughly 1,472 workers — falling below October. Filings came from 1 states and territories, with an average of 184 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 8 | 1,472 |
Ohio led the nation with 1,472 workers affected across 8 notices .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 899 |
| Retail | 2 | 210 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 206 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 157 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 899 workers across 3 notices. Meanwhile, Retail reported 210 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health System | Toledo, Ohio | 574 | |
| Glen Manor Home | Cincinnati, Ohio | 171 | |
| Computer Science | Dayton, Ohio | 157 | |
| Orthodox Jewish Home | Cincinnati, Ohio | 154 | |
| Western Wood Lazarus | Cincinnati, Ohio | 115 | |
| Deluxe Check Printers | Blue Ash, Ohio | 106 | |
| Malco | Cleveland, Ohio | 100 | |
| K-Mart | Youngstown, Ohio | 95 |
The biggest impact was at Mercy Health System in Toledo, Ohio, reporting 574 affected workers. Glen Manor Home followed with 171 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in November 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.