Ohio Layoffs — December 2014
Employers in Ohio reported 5 WARN Act notices in December 2014, displacing an estimated 513 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 20% versus December 2013. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 173 |
| Retail | 1 | 167 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 103 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 173 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Retail reported 167 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 2 | 173 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 167 |
| Summit | 1 | 119 |
| Hancock | 1 | 54 |
Franklin bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 173 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 1 | 167 |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 1 | 119 |
| Columbus | 1 | 103 |
| Westerville | 1 | 70 |
| Findlay | 1 | 54 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Boss | Brooklyn | 167 | ||
| Schwebel Baking | Cuyahoga Falls | 119 | ||
| Aramark | Columbus | 103 | ||
| Maximus | Westerville | 70 | ||
| Dow Chemical | Findlay | 54 |
The most significant filing came from Hugo Boss at its Brooklyn facility, reporting 167 affected workers. Schwebel Baking followed with 119 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.