Ohio Layoffs — April 2018
Employers in Ohio recorded 6 WARN Act notices in April 2018, covering approximately 2,769 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and up 313% versus April 2017. The average filing covered 462 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 1,583 |
| Retail | 2 | 655 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 456 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 75 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,583 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 655 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | 2 | 1,583 |
| Franklin | 2 | 531 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 452 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 203 |
Trumbull was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 1,583 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 2 | 1,583 |
| Columbus | 1 | 456 |
| Dayton | 1 | 452 |
| Blue Ash | 1 | 203 |
| Bexley | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors | Warren | 1,500 | ||
| Express Scripts | Columbus | 456 | ||
| Elder-Beerman & Bon-Ton Fulfillment Center (The Bon-Ton Stores Inc) | Dayton | 452 | ||
| Ebth | Blue Ash | 203 | ||
| Lordstown Seating Systems | Warren | 83 | ||
| Aramark | Bexley | 75 |
Leading the list was General Motors at its Warren facility, reporting 1,500 affected workers. Express Scripts followed with 456 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Ohio labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.