Ohio Layoffs — August 2012
Employers in Ohio posted 4 WARN Act notices in August 2012, affecting an estimated 616 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and up 45% versus August 2011. The average filing covered 154 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 317 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 299 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 317 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 299 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 217 |
| Clinton | 1 | 189 |
| Franklin | 1 | 110 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 100 |
Hamilton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 217 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 1 | 217 |
| Blanchester | 1 | 189 |
| Columbus | 1 | 110 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Enquirer (Enquirer Media) | Cincinnati | 217 | ||
| Showa (American Showa, Inc) Blanchester Plant | Blanchester | 189 | ||
| Ball Corporation - Columbus Beverage Can | Columbus | 110 | ||
| Global Contact Services (GCS) | Lancaster | 100 |
The largest notice was filed by Cincinnati Enquirer (Enquirer Media) at its Cincinnati facility, reporting 217 affected workers. Showa (American Showa, Inc) Blanchester Plant followed with 189 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.