Ohio Layoffs — October 2012
Employers in Ohio reported 9 WARN Act notices in October 2012, displacing an estimated 787 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and down 23% versus October 2011. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 213 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 205 |
| Transportation | 2 | 159 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 135 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 75 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 213 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 205 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 4 | 369 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 108 |
| Lucas | 1 | 105 |
| Seneca | 1 | 99 |
| Wayne | 1 | 62 |
Franklin saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 369 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Groveport | 2 | 159 |
| Columbus | 1 | 135 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 108 |
| Toledo | 1 | 105 |
| Fostoria | 1 | 99 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vgs | Columbus | 135 | ||
| Embassy Suites | Cleveland | 108 | ||
| M & M Restaurant Supply | Toledo | 105 | ||
| Exel | Groveport | 102 | ||
| Emerson - Inter Metro Industries | Fostoria | 99 | ||
| Skillsoft | Dublin | 75 | ||
| Rubbermaid | Wooster | 62 | ||
| Ryder | Groveport | 57 | ||
| Morton Salt | Painesville | 44 |
The most significant filing came from Vgs at its Columbus facility, reporting 135 affected workers. Embassy Suites followed with 108 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 Accommodation & Food 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.