Ohio Layoffs — April 2011
Employers in Ohio filed 6 WARN Act notices in April 2011, impacting roughly 668 workers — representing a pullback from March and down 30% versus April 2010. The average filing covered 111 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 278 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 217 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 92 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 81 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 278 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 217 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 222 |
| Franklin | 2 | 173 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 135 |
| Delaware | 1 | 82 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 56 |
Hamilton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 222 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 1 | 222 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 135 |
| Columbus | 1 | 92 |
| Lewis Center | 1 | 82 |
| Westerville | 1 | 81 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Packaging International | Cincinnati | 222 | ||
| Aramark | Cleveland | 135 | ||
| Palmetto GBA | Columbus | 92 | ||
| Sodexo | Lewis Center | 82 | ||
| Travelers Advantage Services | Westerville | 81 | ||
| Kurz-Kasch | Miamisburg | 56 |
The single largest action involved Graphic Packaging International at its Cincinnati facility, reporting 222 affected workers. Aramark followed with 135 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.