Ohio Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in Ohio submitted 14 WARN Act notices in September 2019, putting at risk an estimated 543 workers — down from August and up 887% versus September 2018. The average filing covered 39 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 271 |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 239 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 33 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 271 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 239 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 199 |
| Hamilton | 6 | 194 |
| Wood | 1 | 100 |
| Clinton | 2 | 20 |
| Butler | 2 | 18 |
Cuyahoga was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 199 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 6 | 194 |
| Warrensville Heights | 1 | 139 |
| Millbury | 1 | 100 |
| Garfield Heights | 1 | 60 |
| Wilmington | 2 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Altercare at Saint Joseph at its Warrensville Heights facility, reporting 139 affected workers. Thompson Hospitality Services followed with 122 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.