Ohio Layoffs — May 2015
Employers in Ohio posted 4 WARN Act notices in May 2015, affecting an estimated 558 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 13% versus May 2014. The average filing covered 140 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 407 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 76 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 75 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 407 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 76 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 3 | 483 |
| Franklin | 1 | 75 |
Cuyahoga felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 483 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 2 | 407 |
| Solon | 1 | 76 |
| Grove City | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Cleveland | Cleveland | 282 | ||
| Hopkins Partners (at the Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel) | Cleveland | 125 | ||
| Caremark RX | Solon | 76 | ||
| DecisionOne | Grove City | 75 |
The largest notice was filed by Renaissance Cleveland at its Cleveland facility, reporting 282 affected workers. Hopkins Partners (at the Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel) followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.