Ohio Layoffs — March 2005
Employers in Ohio posted 9 WARN Act notices in March 2005, affecting an estimated 1,401 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to February and down 46% versus March 2004. The average filing covered 156 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 755 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 281 |
| Retail | 1 | 223 |
| Transportation | 1 | 81 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 61 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 755 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 281 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 504 |
| Lorain | 2 | 296 |
| Clermont | 1 | 247 |
| Clinton | 1 | 125 |
| Stark | 1 | 116 |
Cuyahoga absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 504 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 281 |
| Batavia | 1 | 247 |
| Fairview Park | 1 | 223 |
| Vermillion | 1 | 215 |
| Wilmington | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InDyne | Cleveland | 281 | ||
| Cincinnati Fiberglas | Batavia | 247 | ||
| Dilliard's | Fairview Park | 223 | ||
| Acuity Lighting Group-Vermillion Mfg. Facility | Vermillion | 215 | ||
| Irwin Industrial Tool | Wilmington | 125 | ||
| Heinz Frozen Food | Massillon | 116 | ||
| First Transit | Elyria | 81 | ||
| Castle Nursing Home | Millersburg | 61 | ||
| Indalex Aluminum Solutions | Fostoria | 52 |
The largest notice was filed by InDyne at its Cleveland facility, reporting 281 affected workers. Cincinnati Fiberglas followed with 247 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.