Ohio Layoffs — January 1998
Employers in Ohio posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 1998, affecting an estimated 247 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December and down 84% versus January 1997. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 247 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 247 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 1 | 162 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 85 |
Franklin saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 162 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1 | 162 |
| Moraine | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordon Foods | Columbus | 162 | ||
| Kimro | Moraine | 85 |
The largest notice was filed by Bordon Foods at its Columbus facility, reporting 162 affected workers. Kimro followed with 85 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.