Ohio Layoffs — September 2013
Employers in Ohio submitted 6 WARN Act notices in September 2013, putting at risk an estimated 641 workers — down from August and up 301% versus September 2012. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 237 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 186 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 74 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 70 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 43 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 31 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 237 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 186 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 3 | 381 |
| Jackson | 1 | 186 |
| Stark | 1 | 43 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 31 |
Franklin was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 381 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 3 | 381 |
| Jackson | 1 | 186 |
| Canton | 1 | 43 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 31 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC's 5 Star Outlet | Columbus | 237 | ||
| Masco Cabinetry | Jackson | 186 | ||
| CLM Pallet Recycling | Columbus | 74 | ||
| Aramark | Columbus | 70 | ||
| Capital Senior Living | Canton | 43 | ||
| JPMorgan Chase | Cleveland | 31 |
Topping the list was JC's 5 Star Outlet at its Columbus facility, reporting 237 affected workers. Masco Cabinetry followed with 186 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.