Ohio Layoffs — March 1997
Employers in Ohio reported 4 WARN Act notices in March 1997, displacing an estimated 552 workers — signaling a deceleration from February. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 246 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 155 |
| Retail | 1 | 82 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 69 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 246 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 155 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Butler | 1 | 246 |
| Franklin | 2 | 224 |
| Lucas | 1 | 82 |
Butler absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 246 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester | 1 | 246 |
| Dublin | 1 | 155 |
| Toledo | 1 | 82 |
| Reynoldsburg | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Freight | West Chester | 246 | ||
| John Alden Life Insurance | Dublin | 155 | ||
| JCPenney | Toledo | 82 | ||
| Russ Berrie & | Reynoldsburg | 69 |
The most significant filing came from Viking Freight at its West Chester facility, reporting 246 affected workers. John Alden Life Insurance followed with 155 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.