Ohio Layoffs — October 2004
Employers in Ohio reported 6 WARN Act notices in October 2004, displacing an estimated 1,157 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and down 58% versus October 2003. The average filing covered 193 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1,091 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 66 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,091 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 310 |
| Franklin | 1 | 309 |
| Richland | 1 | 297 |
| Ashland | 1 | 175 |
| Warren | 1 | 66 |
Cuyahoga felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 310 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1 | 309 |
| Mansfield | 1 | 297 |
| Brook Park | 1 | 245 |
| Ashland | 1 | 175 |
| Mason | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg's | Columbus | 309 | ||
| Burner Systems International | Mansfield | 297 | ||
| The Wellman Products Group | Brook Park | 245 | ||
| Pentair Pump Group | Ashland | 175 | ||
| CompuCom | Mason | 66 | ||
| Spirit | Solon | 65 |
The most significant filing came from Kellogg's at its Columbus facility, reporting 309 affected workers. Burner Systems International followed with 297 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.