Ohio Layoffs — September 2017
Employers in Ohio posted 5 WARN Act notices in September 2017, affecting an estimated 417 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and down 17% versus September 2016. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 212 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 125 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 49 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 31 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 212 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 125 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | 157 |
| Portage | 1 | 125 |
| Trumbull | 1 | 55 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 49 |
| Franklin | 1 | 31 |
Wayne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 157 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orrville | 1 | 157 |
| Streetsboro | 1 | 125 |
| Hubbard | 1 | 55 |
| Dayton | 1 | 49 |
| Westerville | 1 | 31 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLG Industries Manufacturing Operations | Orrville | 157 | ||
| Data Cooling Technologies | Streetsboro | 125 | ||
| Bway | Hubbard | 55 | ||
| Livingston Care Center | Dayton | 49 | ||
| Peoples Bank-National Mortgage Business Division | Westerville | 31 |
The largest notice was filed by JLG Industries Manufacturing Operations at its Orrville facility, reporting 157 affected workers. Data Cooling Technologies followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.