Ohio Layoffs — February 2015
Employers in Ohio reported 1 WARN Act notices in February 2015, displacing an estimated 91 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 85% versus February 2014. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 91 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 91 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 91 |
Cuyahoga bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 91 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Westlake | 1 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonne Bell | Westlake | 91 |
The most significant filing came from Bonne Bell at its Westlake facility, reporting 91 affected 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.