Ohio Layoffs — July 2016
Employers in Ohio posted 10 WARN Act notices in July 2016, affecting an estimated 695 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 36% versus July 2015. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 2 | 455 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 97 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 57 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 57 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 15 |
| Transportation | 2 | 14 |
The Utilities sector saw the heaviest impact with 455 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 97 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 2 | 479 |
| Mahoning | 2 | 97 |
| Stark | 1 | 57 |
| Belmont | 3 | 30 |
| Gallia | 1 | 17 |
Monroe bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 479 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Beallsville | 1 | 439 |
| Youngstown | 2 | 97 |
| Canton | 1 | 57 |
| Clarington | 1 | 40 |
| St. Clairsville | 2 | 21 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by American Energy at its Beallsville facility, reporting 439 affected workers. Commercial Metal Forming followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.