Ohio Layoffs — July 1998
Employers in Ohio posted 3 WARN Act notices in July 1998, affecting an estimated 250 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and down 77% versus July 1997. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 106 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 77 |
| Retail | 1 | 67 |
The Construction sector saw the heaviest impact with 106 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 77 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning | 1 | 106 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 77 |
| Summit | 1 | 67 |
Mahoning bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 106 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | 1 | 106 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 77 |
| Akron | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Square | Youngstown | 106 | ||
| National Bity Bank | Cleveland | 77 | ||
| Fred Albrecht Grocery | Akron | 67 |
The largest notice was filed by Builders Square at its Youngstown facility, reporting 106 affected workers. National Bity Bank followed with 77 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Construction 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.