Ohio Layoffs — December 1996
Employers in Ohio reported 4 WARN Act notices in December 1996, displacing an estimated 917 workers — signaling a deceleration from November. The average filing covered 229 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 467 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 450 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 467 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 450 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 450 |
| Sandusky | 1 | 219 |
| Wayne | 1 | 172 |
| Allen | 1 | 76 |
Cuyahoga bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 450 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 450 |
| Fremont | 1 | 219 |
| Apple Creek | 1 | 172 |
| Delphos | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key | Cleveland | 450 | ||
| Varity, Kelsey-Hayes | Fremont | 219 | ||
| Belden Wire Cable | Apple Creek | 172 | ||
| Delphos Ohio Axle Plant | Delphos | 76 |
The most significant filing came from Key at its Cleveland facility, reporting 450 affected workers. Varity, Kelsey-Hayes followed with 219 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Ohio. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Ohio WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.