Ohio Layoffs — May 2008
Employers in Ohio submitted 13 WARN Act notices in May 2008, putting at risk an estimated 1,562 workers — down from April and up 41% versus May 2007. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 3 | 561 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 485 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 309 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 129 |
| Transportation | 1 | 78 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 561 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 485 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 7 | 625 |
| Guernsey | 1 | 416 |
| Van Wert | 1 | 177 |
| Lucas | 1 | 129 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 88 |
Cuyahoga felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 625 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 4 | 448 |
| Byesville | 1 | 416 |
| Van Wert | 1 | 177 |
| Toledo | 1 | 129 |
| Moraine | 1 | 88 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Plastech Engineered Products at its Byesville facility, reporting 416 affected workers. Kongsberg Driveline Systems followed with 177 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.