Ohio Layoffs — July 2016
Employers in Ohio recorded 10 WARN Act notices in July 2016, covering approximately 695 workers — marking a sharp increase from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 455 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, 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
Leading the list was 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 filings reflect 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.