Ohio Layoffs — November 2017
Employers in Ohio submitted 5 WARN Act notices in November 2017, putting at risk an estimated 310 workers — down from October and down 89% versus November 2016. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 116 |
| Retail | 1 | 69 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 64 |
| Education | 1 | 31 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 30 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 116 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 69 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 3 | 163 |
| Franklin | 2 | 147 |
Cuyahoga saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 163 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 3 | 163 |
| Columbus | 2 | 147 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad/Graphics | Columbus | 116 | ||
| Kmart | Cleveland | 69 | ||
| CGI Federal | Cleveland | 64 | ||
| Zenith Education Group | Columbus | 31 | ||
| Sodexo | Cleveland | 30 |
Topping the list was Quad/Graphics at its Columbus facility, reporting 116 affected workers. Kmart followed with 69 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.