Ohio Layoffs — December 2013
Employers in Ohio submitted 4 WARN Act notices in December 2013, putting at risk an estimated 638 workers — down from November and up 3% versus December 2012. The average filing covered 160 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 509 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 67 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 60 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 2 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 509 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 509 |
| Guernsey | 1 | 67 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 60 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 2 |
Cuyahoga bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 509 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 509 |
| Cambridge | 1 | 67 |
| Blue Ash | 1 | 60 |
| Dayton | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Med American Ambulance and Ambulette | Cleveland | 509 | ||
| Huntington (Camco Financial Corporation) | Cambridge | 67 | ||
| Nash Finch | Blue Ash | 60 | ||
| Atos IT Solutions and Services | Dayton | 2 |
Topping the list was First Med American Ambulance and Ambulette at its Cleveland facility, reporting 509 affected workers. Huntington (Camco Financial Corporation) followed with 67 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.