Ohio Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in Ohio filed 11 WARN Act notices in February 2016, impacting roughly 865 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 851% versus February 2015. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 569 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 96 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 93 |
| Government | 1 | 54 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 53 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 569 workers across 6 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 96 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 185 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 138 |
| Franklin | 1 | 116 |
| Mahoning | 1 | 107 |
| Trumbull | 1 | 106 |
Cuyahoga bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 21% of all affected workers with 185 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 2 | 138 |
| Westerville | 1 | 116 |
| Youngstown | 1 | 107 |
| Brookfield | 1 | 106 |
| Berea | 1 | 102 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer's Products | Westerville | 116 | ||
| Parker Hannifin | Youngstown | 107 | ||
| IPSCO Tubular | Brookfield | 106 | ||
| Eaton | Berea | 102 | ||
| Acrux Investigation Agency, LTD and Surmount Solutions Group | Marysville | 93 | ||
| HealthSpan Partners | Brooklyn Heights | 83 | ||
| Flowserve Corporation US | Dayton | 80 | ||
| Measurement Specialties | Dayton | 58 | ||
| Buckeye Launderers and Cleaners | Napoleon | 54 | ||
| Bakery Crafts | West Chester | 53 | ||
| Omnicare | Cincinnati | 13 |
The single largest action involved Elmer's Products at its Westerville facility, reporting 116 affected workers. Parker Hannifin followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.