Ohio Layoffs — April 2013
Employers in Ohio reported 3 WARN Act notices in April 2013, displacing an estimated 464 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and up 20% versus April 2012. The average filing covered 155 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 369 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 95 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 369 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 95 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portage | 1 | 290 |
| Lucas | 1 | 95 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 79 |
Portage was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 290 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Streetsboro | 1 | 290 |
| Swanton | 1 | 95 |
| Solon | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Turf Products | Streetsboro | 290 | ||
| BX Solutions | Swanton | 95 | ||
| Aclara | Solon | 79 |
The most significant filing came from Commercial Turf Products at its Streetsboro facility, reporting 290 affected workers. BX Solutions followed with 95 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.