Ohio Layoffs — August 2011
Employers in Ohio reported 5 WARN Act notices in August 2011, displacing an estimated 425 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 69% versus August 2010. The average filing covered 85 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 363 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 62 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 363 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 62 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 159 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 112 |
| Franklin | 1 | 62 |
| Coshocton | 1 | 55 |
| Marion | 1 | 37 |
Hamilton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 159 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 1 | 159 |
| Moraine | 1 | 112 |
| Columbus | 1 | 62 |
| Coshocton | 1 | 55 |
| Marion | 1 | 37 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Beam Brands Co (Beam Global Spirits) | Cincinnati | 159 | ||
| DPH Holdings (Delphi Corp) | Moraine | 112 | ||
| Sodexo | Columbus | 62 | ||
| Ansell Protective Products | Coshocton | 55 | ||
| ConAgra Foods | Marion | 37 |
The most significant filing came from Jim Beam Brands Co (Beam Global Spirits) at its Cincinnati facility, reporting 159 affected workers. DPH Holdings (Delphi Corp) followed with 112 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.