Ohio Layoffs — February 2013
Employers in Ohio filed 5 WARN Act notices in February 2013, impacting roughly 576 workers — representing a notable rise over January and down 46% versus February 2012. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 217 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 165 |
| Government | 1 | 82 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 72 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 40 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 217 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 165 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 1 | 217 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 165 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 82 |
| Morrow | 1 | 72 |
| Clark | 1 | 40 |
Lake bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 217 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Willoughby | 1 | 217 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 165 |
| Beavercreek | 1 | 82 |
| Mt. Gilead | 1 | 72 |
| Springfield | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| News Herald-Journal Register | Willoughby | 217 | ||
| Mercy Franciscan Terrace | Cincinnati | 165 | ||
| Beavercreek YMCA | Beavercreek | 82 | ||
| Core Systems | Mt. Gilead | 72 | ||
| BEF Foods (Bob Evans Farms) | Springfield | 40 |
The single largest action involved News Herald-Journal Register at its Willoughby facility, reporting 217 affected workers. Mercy Franciscan Terrace followed with 165 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.