Ohio Layoffs — February 2020
Employers in Ohio reported 8 WARN Act notices in February 2020, displacing an estimated 833 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 15% versus February 2019. The average filing covered 104 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 238 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 216 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 200 |
| Transportation | 1 | 75 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 65 |
| Education | 1 | 39 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 238 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 216 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 293 |
| Lorain | 1 | 161 |
| Wayne | 1 | 120 |
| Columbiana | 1 | 80 |
| Franklin | 1 | 75 |
Cuyahoga absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 293 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Park | 1 | 216 |
| Lorain | 1 | 161 |
| Wooster | 1 | 120 |
| Liverpool | 1 | 80 |
| Strongsville | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage Partners | Brook Park | 216 | ||
| Macy's Lorain | Lorain | 161 | ||
| Worthington Industries | Wooster | 120 | ||
| The Fiesta Tableware | Liverpool | 80 | ||
| Lamrite West (The Michaels Companies) | Strongsville | 77 | ||
| Pier 1 Distribution and Fulfillment Center | Groveport | 75 | ||
| U.S. Bank Lunken Operations Center | Cincinnati | 65 | ||
| Miami University | Oxford | 39 |
The most significant filing came from Vantage Partners at its Brook Park facility, reporting 216 affected workers. Macy's Lorain followed with 161 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.