Ohio Layoffs — July 2010
Employers in Ohio recorded 4 WARN Act notices in July 2010, covering approximately 497 workers — marking a sharp increase from June and down 87% versus July 2009. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 259 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 144 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 94 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 259 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 144 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 335 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 162 |
Cuyahoga saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 335 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Heights | 1 | 191 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 162 |
| Solon | 1 | 144 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novelis | Mayfield Heights | 191 | ||
| Insurance.com | Solon | 144 | ||
| Sodexo | Cincinnati | 94 | ||
| Kirk and Blum | Cincinnati | 68 |
Leading the list was Novelis at its Mayfield Heights facility, reporting 191 affected workers. Insurance.com followed with 144 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.