Ohio Layoffs — July 2010
Employers in Ohio posted 4 WARN Act notices in July 2010, affecting an estimated 497 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 87% versus July 2009. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 259 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 144 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 94 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 259 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 144 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 335 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 162 |
Cuyahoga bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 335 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Heights | 1 | 191 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 162 |
| Solon | 1 | 144 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novelis | Mayfield Heights | 191 | ||
| Insurance.com | Solon | 144 | ||
| Sodexo | Cincinnati | 94 | ||
| Kirk and Blum | Cincinnati | 68 |
The largest notice was filed by Novelis at its Mayfield Heights facility, reporting 191 affected workers. Insurance.com followed with 144 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.