Ohio Layoffs — August 2004
Employers in Ohio filed 5 WARN Act notices in August 2004, impacting roughly 784 workers — representing a pullback from July and down 36% versus August 2003. The average filing covered 157 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 358 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 116 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 110 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100 |
| Utilities | 1 | 100 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 358 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 116 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 1 | 358 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 226 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 100 |
| Lorain | 1 | 100 |
Franklin absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 358 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1 | 358 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 226 |
| Dayton | 1 | 100 |
| Lorain | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Techneglas | Columbus | 358 | ||
| Crowne Plaze | Cincinnati | 116 | ||
| Provident Financial Group's PCFS Mortgage Resources | Cincinnati | 110 | ||
| Cooper Tools | Dayton | 100 | ||
| Emerson Network Power | Lorain | 100 |
The single largest action involved Techneglas at its Columbus facility, reporting 358 affected workers. Crowne Plaze followed with 116 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.