Ohio Layoffs — June 2015
Employers in Ohio filed 6 WARN Act notices in June 2015, impacting roughly 699 workers — representing a notable rise over May and down 56% versus June 2014. The average filing covered 116 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 208 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 164 |
| Education | 1 | 143 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 98 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 86 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 208 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 164 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scioto | 1 | 164 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 148 |
| Mahoning | 1 | 143 |
| Lorain | 1 | 98 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 86 |
Scioto saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 164 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Haverhill | 1 | 164 |
| Steubenville | 1 | 148 |
| Youngstown | 1 | 143 |
| Lorain | 1 | 98 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 86 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill Chemicals | Haverhill | 164 | ||
| Sodexo | Steubenville | 148 | ||
| Community Development Institute Head Start | Youngstown | 143 | ||
| Lorain National Bank | Lorain | 98 | ||
| The Service Companies | Cleveland | 86 | ||
| Sodexo | Bowling Green | 60 |
The single largest action involved Haverhill Chemicals at its Haverhill facility, reporting 164 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 148 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.