Ohio Layoffs — April 2007
Employers in Ohio reported 6 WARN Act notices in April 2007, displacing an estimated 727 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 76% versus April 2006. The average filing covered 121 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 236 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 200 |
| Retail | 1 | 181 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 110 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 236 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 2 | 208 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 181 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 138 |
| Allen | 1 | 109 |
| Wood | 1 | 91 |
Franklin was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 208 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River | 1 | 181 |
| Dayton | 1 | 138 |
| Columbus | 1 | 110 |
| Lima | 1 | 109 |
| Dublin | 1 | 98 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | Rocky River | 181 | ||
| Northwood Nursing Rehabilitation Center | Dayton | 138 | ||
| New Century Financial | Columbus | 110 | ||
| Marathon Electric Manufacturing | Lima | 109 | ||
| Nationwide Health Plans | Dublin | 98 | ||
| International Automotive Components Northwood | Northwood | 91 |
The most significant filing came from Target at its Rocky River facility, reporting 181 affected workers. Northwood Nursing Rehabilitation Center followed with 138 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.