Ohio Layoffs — December 2011
Employers in Ohio reported 3 WARN Act notices in December 2011, displacing an estimated 325 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 74% versus December 2010. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1 | 225 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 30 |
The Agriculture sector topped the list of affected industries with 225 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Stark | 1 | 225 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 70 |
| Ashtabula | 1 | 30 |
Stark bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 225 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | 1 | 225 |
| Solon | 1 | 70 |
| Ashtabula | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Farms | Canton | 225 | ||
| Agilysys | Solon | 70 | ||
| ESAB Welding & Cutting Products | Ashtabula | 30 |
The most significant filing came from Park Farms at its Canton facility, reporting 225 affected workers. Agilysys followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Agriculture 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.