Ohio Layoffs — September 1999
Employers in Ohio posted 12 WARN Act notices in September 1999, affecting an estimated 2,117 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to August and up 73% versus September 1998. The average filing covered 176 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1,033 |
| Retail | 3 | 644 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 280 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 80 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 80 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,033 workers across 6 notices. On a related front, Retail reported 644 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 3 | 425 |
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 360 |
| Franklin | 1 | 330 |
| Van Wert | 1 | 275 |
| Portage | 1 | 267 |
Hamilton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 20% of all affected workers with 425 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 3 | 425 |
| Columbus | 1 | 330 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 280 |
| Van Wert | 1 | 275 |
| Kent | 1 | 267 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hechinger | Columbus | 330 | ||
| Bolton Square Hotel | Cleveland | 280 | ||
| GKN Sinter Metals | Van Wert | 275 | ||
| Alphabet | Kent | 267 | ||
| Hechinger | Cincinnati | 256 | ||
| Superior Essex | Tiffin | 199 | ||
| Con Agra | Perrysburg | 105 | ||
| ITT Industries | Springfield | 98 | ||
| J & J Packaging | Cincinnati | 89 | ||
| Physician Support System | Lakewood | 80 | ||
| Harland | Cincinnati | 80 | ||
| Sally Beauty | Twinsburg | 58 |
The largest notice was filed by Hechinger at its Columbus facility, reporting 330 affected workers. Bolton Square Hotel followed with 280 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Ohio labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.