Ohio Layoffs — August 2015
Employers in Ohio reported 5 WARN Act notices in August 2015, displacing an estimated 1,482 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and up 915% versus August 2014. The average filing covered 296 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 823 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 371 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 232 |
| Transportation | 1 | 56 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 823 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 371 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pike | 2 | 823 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 371 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 232 |
| Delaware | 1 | 56 |
Pike absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 823 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Piketon | 2 | 823 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 371 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 232 |
| Delaware | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluor BWXT | Piketon | 500 | ||
| Aramark | Cleveland | 371 | ||
| Fluor BWXT | Piketon | 323 | ||
| Omnicare | Cincinnati | 232 | ||
| Pinnacle Workforce Logistics | Delaware | 56 |
The most significant filing came from Fluor BWXT at its Piketon facility, reporting 500 affected workers. Aramark followed with 371 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Ohio labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Professional Services 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.