Ohio Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in Ohio reported 4 WARN Act notices in May 2013, displacing an estimated 701 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 78% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 175 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 300 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 142 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 134 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 125 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 300 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 142 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 1 | 300 |
| Wayne | 1 | 142 |
| Greene | 1 | 134 |
| Wood | 1 | 125 |
Franklin felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1 | 300 |
| Wooster | 1 | 142 |
| Dayton | 1 | 134 |
| Perrysburg | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Student | Columbus | 300 | ||
| CACI International (TechniGraphics, Inc.) | Wooster | 142 | ||
| Sodexo | Dayton | 134 | ||
| Diamond Crystal Brands | Perrysburg | 125 |
The most significant filing came from First Student at its Columbus facility, reporting 300 affected workers. CACI International (TechniGraphics, Inc.) followed with 142 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 Transportation 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.