Ohio Layoffs — December 2009
Employers in Ohio filed 12 WARN Act notices in December 2009, impacting roughly 1,605 workers — representing a pullback from November and down 70% versus December 2008. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 664 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 385 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 295 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 143 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 63 |
| Transportation | 1 | 55 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 664 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 385 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 663 |
| Lucas | 2 | 369 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 160 |
| Franklin | 1 | 151 |
| Lorain | 1 | 64 |
Cuyahoga bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 663 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 2 | 663 |
| Maumee | 1 | 234 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 160 |
| Dublin | 1 | 151 |
| Toledo | 1 | 135 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Lockheed Martin at its Cleveland facility, reporting 600 affected workers. Verizon Wireless followed with 234 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.