Ohio Layoffs — March 2010
Employers in Ohio filed 14 WARN Act notices in March 2010, impacting roughly 1,798 workers — representing a notable rise over February and down 66% versus March 2009. The average filing covered 128 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 856 |
| Retail | 6 | 774 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 108 |
| Government | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 856 workers across 6 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 774 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont | 3 | 342 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 338 |
| Muskingum | 1 | 257 |
| Warren | 2 | 223 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 190 |
Clermont absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 19% of all affected workers with 342 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 1 | 338 |
| Zanesville | 1 | 257 |
| Mason | 2 | 223 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 183 |
| Batavia | 1 | 159 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Hugo Boss Cleveland at its Brooklyn facility, reporting 338 affected workers. Mattingly Foods followed with 257 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores 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.