Ohio Layoffs — February 2011
Employers in Ohio recorded 3 WARN Act notices in February 2011, covering approximately 263 workers — marking a decline from January and down 85% versus February 2010. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 133 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 79 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 51 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 133 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 79 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | 1 | 133 |
| Fulton | 1 | 79 |
| Mahoning | 1 | 51 |
Sandusky bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 133 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 1 | 133 |
| Archbold | 1 | 79 |
| Youngstown | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kmart #3784 | Fremont | 133 | ||
| Therma-Tru | Archbold | 79 | ||
| WellPoint, Inc.(Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) | Youngstown | 51 |
Leading the list was Kmart #3784 at its Fremont facility, reporting 133 affected workers. Therma-Tru followed with 79 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.