Ohio Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Ohio reported 12 WARN Act notices in February 2018, displacing an estimated 2,040 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 59% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 170 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1,303 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 523 |
| Retail | 2 | 144 |
| Utilities | 1 | 56 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 14 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,303 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 523 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas | 2 | 1,198 |
| Cuyahoga | 4 | 522 |
| Franklin | 1 | 103 |
| Muskingum | 1 | 101 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 56 |
Lucas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 1,198 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 2 | 1,198 |
| Independence | 1 | 357 |
| Cleveland | 3 | 165 |
| Columbus | 1 | 103 |
| Zanesville | 1 | 101 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Fca US at its Toledo facility, reporting 852 affected workers. Personal Touch Home Care of Ohio followed with 357 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.