Ohio Layoffs — October 2005
Employers in Ohio filed 7 WARN Act notices in October 2005, impacting roughly 1,094 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 5% versus October 2004. The average filing covered 156 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 539 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 286 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 199 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 70 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 539 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 286 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 2 | 526 |
| Warren | 1 | 213 |
| Medina | 2 | 212 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 73 |
| Lake | 1 | 70 |
Franklin felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 526 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1 | 327 |
| Mason | 1 | 213 |
| New Albany | 1 | 199 |
| Medina | 1 | 106 |
| Wadsworth | 1 | 106 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved CIGNA HealthCare Service Operations at its Columbus facility, reporting 327 affected workers. Leggett & Platt followed with 213 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.