Ohio Layoffs — February 2012
Employers in Ohio filed 13 WARN Act notices in February 2012, impacting roughly 1,068 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 306% versus February 2011. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 493 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 186 |
| Retail | 1 | 183 |
| Transportation | 3 | 136 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 63 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 7 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 493 workers across 5 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 186 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 3 | 365 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 200 |
| Williams | 2 | 146 |
| Clark | 1 | 125 |
| Fayette | 1 | 79 |
Franklin absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 365 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 2 | 304 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 200 |
| Edon | 2 | 146 |
| Springfield | 1 | 125 |
| Washington Court House | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Chiquita Brands International at its Cincinnati facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Thirty-One Gifts followed with 183 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.