Ohio Layoffs — September 2014
Employers in Ohio recorded 5 WARN Act notices in September 2014, covering approximately 485 workers — marking a sharp increase from August and down 24% versus September 2013. The average filing covered 97 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 199 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 124 |
| Retail | 1 | 112 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 50 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 199 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 124 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 1 | 199 |
| Cuyahoga | 3 | 174 |
| Franklin | 1 | 112 |
Lake was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 199 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 1 | 199 |
| Columbus | 1 | 112 |
| Seven Hills | 1 | 66 |
| Independence | 1 | 58 |
| Parma | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricerca Biosciences | Concord | 199 | ||
| Sears Holdings Corporation‐Product Rebuild Center | Columbus | 112 | ||
| Proficio Mortgage Venture LLC ‐Seven Hills | Seven Hills | 66 | ||
| Proficio Mortgage Venture LLC ‐ Independence | Independence | 58 | ||
| GrafTech International | Parma | 50 |
Leading the list was Ricerca Biosciences at its Concord facility, reporting 199 affected workers. Sears Holdings Corporation‐Product Rebuild Center followed with 112 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.