Ohio Layoffs — September 2013
Employers in Ohio filed 6 WARN Act notices in September 2013, impacting roughly 641 workers — representing a pullback 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 237 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, 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 |
The single largest action involved JC's 5 Star Outlet at its Columbus facility, reporting 237 affected workers. Masco Cabinetry followed with 186 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.