Ohio Layoffs — September 2011
Employers in Ohio posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2011, affecting an estimated 211 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 120% versus September 2010. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 211 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 211 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide | 1 | 142 |
| Washington | 1 | 69 |
Statewide was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 142 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1 | 142 |
| Marietta | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMG Group LLC/ Campbell Hill | Columbus | 142 | ||
| Tata Business Support Services | Marietta | 69 |
The largest notice was filed by SMG Group LLC/ Campbell Hill at its Columbus facility, reporting 142 affected workers. Tata Business Support Services followed with 69 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.