Ohio Layoffs — October 2010
Employers in Ohio reported 3 WARN Act notices in October 2010, displacing an estimated 549 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and down 56% versus October 2009. The average filing covered 183 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 447 |
| Retail | 1 | 102 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 447 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Retail reported 102 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 2 | 509 |
| Mahoning | 1 | 40 |
Hamilton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 93% of all affected workers with 509 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springdale | 1 | 407 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 102 |
| Austintown | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Products | Springdale | 407 | ||
| Kmart | Cincinnati | 102 | ||
| Superior Beverage Group | Austintown | 40 |
The most significant filing came from Avon Products at its Springdale facility, reporting 407 affected workers. Kmart followed with 102 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.