Ohio Layoffs — August 1997
Employers in Ohio reported 8 WARN Act notices in August 1997, displacing an estimated 2,840 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and up 89% versus August 1996. The average filing covered 355 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 1,996 |
| Retail | 2 | 351 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 216 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 165 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,996 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 351 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 2 | 2,161 |
| Delaware | 1 | 188 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 163 |
| Franklin | 1 | 112 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 97 |
Hamilton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 2,161 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 2 | 2,161 |
| Delaware | 1 | 188 |
| Dayton | 1 | 163 |
| Hilliard | 1 | 112 |
| Solon | 1 | 97 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati | Cincinnati | 1,996 | ||
| Parts America | Delaware | 188 | ||
| Manhattan National Life | Cincinnati | 165 | ||
| JCPenney | Dayton | 163 | ||
| Osf | Hilliard | 112 | ||
| Koenig Sports | Solon | 97 | ||
| Hutchinson | Fayette | 64 | ||
| Ferro | East Liverpool | 55 |
The most significant filing came from Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati at its Cincinnati facility, reporting 1,996 affected workers. Parts America followed with 188 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Ohio labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.