Ohio Layoffs — January 2000
Employers in Ohio filed 7 WARN Act notices in January 2000, impacting roughly 1,267 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 25% versus January 1999. The average filing covered 181 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 470 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 432 |
| Retail | 2 | 365 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 470 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 432 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 3 | 599 |
| Shelby | 1 | 309 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 160 |
| Licking | 1 | 117 |
| Franklin | 1 | 82 |
Cuyahoga saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 599 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 350 |
| Sidney | 1 | 309 |
| Solon | 1 | 205 |
| Springdale | 1 | 160 |
| Johnstown | 1 | 117 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keycorp | Cleveland | 350 | ||
| Ikeda Interior Systems | Sidney | 309 | ||
| JC Penney Custom Decorating Ctr | Solon | 205 | ||
| Roberds Grand | Springdale | 160 | ||
| Findlay Industries | Johnstown | 117 | ||
| Central Benefits | Columbus | 82 | ||
| Namco Controls | Highland Heights | 44 |
The single largest action involved Keycorp at its Cleveland facility, reporting 350 affected workers. Ikeda Interior Systems followed with 309 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.