Ohio Layoffs — September 2014
Employers in Ohio posted 5 WARN Act notices in September 2014, affecting an estimated 485 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 199 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, 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 |
The largest notice was filed by 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 trends suggest 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.