Ohio Layoffs — April 2004
Employers in Ohio reported 13 WARN Act notices in April 2004, displacing an estimated 1,937 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and up 37% versus April 2003. The average filing covered 149 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 810 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 382 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 211 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 161 |
| Transportation | 2 | 137 |
| Education | 1 | 95 |
| Retail | 1 | 74 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 67 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 810 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 382 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 457 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 356 |
| Franklin | 3 | 249 |
| Union | 1 | 226 |
| Seneca | 1 | 212 |
Cuyahoga was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 457 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Middleburg Heights | 1 | 382 |
| Dayton | 2 | 356 |
| Columbus | 3 | 249 |
| Plain City | 1 | 226 |
| Tiffin | 1 | 212 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citicorp Credit Services | Middleburg Heights | 382 | ||
| Invensys Climate Controls | Plain City | 226 | ||
| American Standard | Tiffin | 212 | ||
| Humana Military Healthcare Services | Dayton | 211 | ||
| Six Flags | Aurora | 161 | ||
| Flex-N-Gate Deuer | Dayton | 145 | ||
| Android Industries-Lordstown | Vienna | 140 | ||
| Laidlaw Education Services | Columbus | 95 | ||
| Canam Steel | Columbus | 87 | ||
| Penske Logistics | Beachwood | 75 | ||
| The House of LaRose | Akron | 74 | ||
| Cosi | Columbus | 67 | ||
| Roadway Express | North Lima | 62 |
The most significant filing came from Citicorp Credit Services at its Middleburg Heights facility, reporting 382 affected workers. Invensys Climate Controls followed with 226 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.