Ohio Layoffs — May 2019
Employers in Ohio reported 6 WARN Act notices in May 2019, displacing an estimated 490 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 40% versus May 2018. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 188 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 150 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 85 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 59 |
| Education | 1 | 8 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 188 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Summit | 1 | 150 |
| Franklin | 3 | 143 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 138 |
| Clinton | 1 | 59 |
Summit felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | 1 | 150 |
| Seven Hills | 1 | 138 |
| Westerville | 2 | 135 |
| Wilmington | 1 | 59 |
| Columbus | 1 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Data Systems | Akron | 150 | ||
| Kepro | Seven Hills | 138 | ||
| Bon Appetit Management | Westerville | 85 | ||
| Deluxe Entertainment Services Group | Wilmington | 59 | ||
| Uptown Westerville Healthcare | Westerville | 50 | ||
| Pearson | Columbus | 8 |
The most significant filing came from Alliance Data Systems at its Akron facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Kepro followed with 138 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.