The US labor market showed continued flux as employers logged 7 WARN Act notices in November 1996, involving roughly 1,372 workers — falling below October. Filings came from 1 states and territories, with an average of 196 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 7 | 1,372 |
Ohio led the nation with 1,372 workers affected across 7 notices .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 574 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 574 workers across 1 notice.
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health System | Toledo, Ohio | 574 | |
| Glen Manor Home | Cincinnati, Ohio | 171 | |
| Computer Science Corp | Dayton, Ohio | 157 | |
| Orthodox Jewish Home | Cincinnati, Ohio | 154 | |
| Western Wood Lazarus | Cincinnati, Ohio | 115 | |
| Deluxe Check Printers | Blue Ash, Ohio | 106 | |
| K-Mart Corp | Youngstown, Ohio | 95 |
The biggest impact was at Mercy Health System in Toledo, Ohio, reporting 574 affected workers. Glen Manor Home followed with 171 workers.
This data points to a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in November 1996. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is sourced from official state filings and updated daily by WARN Firehose. Download the full dataset or explore state-by-state data.
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