Ohio Layoffs — April 2002
Employers in Ohio filed 13 WARN Act notices in April 2002, impacting roughly 2,119 workers — representing a notable rise over March and down 58% versus April 2001. The average filing covered 163 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1,194 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 467 |
| Education | 2 | 207 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 136 |
| Transportation | 2 | 115 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,194 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 467 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lorain | 3 | 991 |
| Hamilton | 4 | 478 |
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 214 |
| Summit | 2 | 202 |
| Stark | 1 | 148 |
Lorain was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 991 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Lake | 1 | 876 |
| Cincinnati | 4 | 478 |
| Akron | 2 | 202 |
| Alliance | 1 | 148 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 126 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Ford Motor Company at its Avon Lake facility, reporting 876 affected workers. R.L. Polk followed with 153 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.