Ohio Layoffs — November 2012
Employers in Ohio posted 3 WARN Act notices in November 2012, affecting an estimated 315 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and up 309% versus November 2011. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 115 |
| Transportation | 1 | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 86 |
The Mining & Energy sector saw the heaviest impact with 115 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 114 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 115 |
| Franklin | 1 | 114 |
| Miami | 1 | 86 |
Jackson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 115 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wellston | 1 | 115 |
| Columbus | 1 | 114 |
| Fletcher | 1 | 86 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhino - Sands Hill Mining | Wellston | 115 | ||
| Center City International Trucking | Columbus | 114 | ||
| Systemax Manufacturing | Fletcher | 86 |
The largest notice was filed by Rhino - Sands Hill Mining at its Wellston facility, reporting 115 affected workers. Center City International Trucking followed with 114 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.