Ohio Layoffs — March 2010
Employers in Ohio submitted 14 WARN Act notices in March 2010, putting at risk an estimated 1,798 workers — up substantially from 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 856 workers across 6 notices. Separately, 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
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.