Ohio Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in Ohio recorded 1 WARN Act notices in August 2014, covering approximately 146 workers — marking a decline from July and down 94% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 146 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 146 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 146 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 1 | 146 |
Marion absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 146 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 1 | 146 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConAgra Foods | Marion | 146 |
Leading the list was ConAgra Foods at its Marion facility, reporting 146 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.