Ohio Layoffs — July 2015
Employers in Ohio posted 5 WARN Act notices in July 2015, affecting an estimated 1,094 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 10% versus July 2014. The average filing covered 219 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 432 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 403 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 218 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 41 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 432 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 403 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 432 |
| Franklin | 1 | 403 |
| Clark | 1 | 149 |
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 110 |
Hamilton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 432 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 1 | 432 |
| Columbus | 1 | 403 |
| Springfield | 1 | 149 |
| Solon | 1 | 69 |
| Mayfield Heights | 1 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Cincinnati | 432 | ||
| Citigroup | Columbus | 403 | ||
| Nov | Springfield | 149 | ||
| Hdt | Solon | 69 | ||
| Litigation Management | Mayfield Heights | 41 |
The largest notice was filed by Aramark at its Cincinnati facility, reporting 432 affected workers. Citigroup followed with 403 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.