Ohio Layoffs — March 2017
Employers in Ohio recorded 5 WARN Act notices in March 2017, covering approximately 498 workers — marking a decline from February and down 9% versus March 2016. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 214 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 199 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 85 |
The Government sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 214 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 199 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 214 |
| Lorain | 1 | 136 |
| Franklin | 1 | 85 |
| Tuscarawas | 1 | 62 |
| Delaware | 1 | 1 |
Montgomery absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 214 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Huber Heights | 1 | 214 |
| Elyria | 1 | 136 |
| Hilliard | 1 | 85 |
| Newcomerstown | 1 | 62 |
| Powell | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) | Huber Heights | 214 | ||
| 3M | Elyria | 136 | ||
| Southern Theatres | Hilliard | 85 | ||
| Caito Food | Newcomerstown | 62 | ||
| Cempra Pharmaceuticals | Powell | 1 |
Leading the list was Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) at its Huber Heights facility, reporting 214 affected workers. 3M followed with 136 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Government 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.