Ohio Layoffs — April 2011
Employers in Ohio posted 6 WARN Act notices in April 2011, affecting an estimated 668 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and down 30% versus April 2010. The average filing covered 111 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 278 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 217 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 92 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 81 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 278 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 217 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 222 |
| Franklin | 2 | 173 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 135 |
| Delaware | 1 | 82 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 56 |
Hamilton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 222 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 1 | 222 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 135 |
| Columbus | 1 | 92 |
| Lewis Center | 1 | 82 |
| Westerville | 1 | 81 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Packaging International | Cincinnati | 222 | ||
| Aramark | Cleveland | 135 | ||
| Palmetto GBA | Columbus | 92 | ||
| Sodexo | Lewis Center | 82 | ||
| Travelers Advantage Services | Westerville | 81 | ||
| Kurz-Kasch | Miamisburg | 56 |
The largest notice was filed by Graphic Packaging International at its Cincinnati facility, reporting 222 affected workers. Aramark followed with 135 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.