Ohio Layoffs — December 2011
Employers in Ohio submitted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2011, putting at risk an estimated 325 workers — up substantially from November and down 74% versus December 2010. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1 | 225 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 30 |
The Agriculture sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 225 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Information & Technology reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Stark | 1 | 225 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 70 |
| Ashtabula | 1 | 30 |
Stark saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 225 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | 1 | 225 |
| Solon | 1 | 70 |
| Ashtabula | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Farms | Canton | 225 | ||
| Agilysys | Solon | 70 | ||
| ESAB Welding & Cutting Products | Ashtabula | 30 |
Topping the list was Park Farms at its Canton facility, reporting 225 affected workers. Agilysys followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Agriculture 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.