Ohio Layoffs — September 2005
Employers in Ohio posted 4 WARN Act notices in September 2005, affecting an estimated 518 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 34% versus September 2004. The average filing covered 130 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 330 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 102 |
| Transportation | 1 | 86 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 330 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 102 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | 1 | 250 |
| Portage | 1 | 102 |
| Lucas | 1 | 86 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 80 |
Sandusky was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 250 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 1 | 250 |
| Ravenna | 1 | 102 |
| Toledo | 1 | 86 |
| Mayfield Village | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRW Automotive | Fremont | 250 | ||
| Beverly Enterprises-Ohio, Inc. (a.k.a. Long Meadow Care & Rehab Center) | Ravenna | 102 | ||
| Toledo Ship Repair | Toledo | 86 | ||
| ArvinMeritor | Mayfield Village | 80 |
The largest notice was filed by TRW Automotive at its Fremont facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Beverly Enterprises-Ohio, Inc. (a.k.a. Long Meadow Care & Rehab Center) followed with 102 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.