Ohio Layoffs — March 2011
Employers in Ohio posted 5 WARN Act notices in March 2011, affecting an estimated 738 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to February and down 59% versus March 2010. The average filing covered 148 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 432 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 171 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 135 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 432 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 171 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | 1 | 200 |
| Clark | 1 | 171 |
| Allen | 1 | 153 |
| Washington | 1 | 135 |
| Butler | 1 | 79 |
Wood absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 1 | 200 |
| Springfield | 1 | 171 |
| Lima | 1 | 153 |
| Marietta | 1 | 135 |
| Middletown | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Standard Automotive | Bowling Green | 200 | ||
| M & M Restaurant Supply | Springfield | 171 | ||
| International Brake Industries | Lima | 153 | ||
| Influent | Marietta | 135 | ||
| Worthington Steel | Middletown | 79 |
The largest notice was filed by Cooper Standard Automotive at its Bowling Green facility, reporting 200 affected workers. M & M Restaurant Supply followed with 171 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.