Ohio Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Ohio reported 5 WARN Act notices in November 2019, displacing an estimated 479 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 56% versus November 2018. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 200 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 129 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 97 |
| Education | 1 | 53 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 200 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 129 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 4 | 436 |
| Summit | 1 | 43 |
Hamilton saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 91% of all affected workers with 436 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 4 | 436 |
| Fairlawn | 1 | 43 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EG America | Cincinnati | 200 | ||
| Millenium Hotel Cincinnati | Cincinnati | 97 | ||
| Frutarom | Cincinnati | 86 | ||
| Cincinnati Christian University | Cincinnati | 53 | ||
| A. Schulman, Inc. (LyondellBasell Finance Co.) | Fairlawn | 43 |
The most significant filing came from EG America at its Cincinnati facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Millenium Hotel Cincinnati followed with 97 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.