Ohio Layoffs — April 2020
Employers in Ohio filed 62 WARN Act notices in April 2020, impacting roughly 7,999 workers — representing a pullback from March and up 1441% versus April 2019. The average filing covered 129 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32 | 4,136 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 861 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 807 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 781 |
| Transportation | 11 | 542 |
| Education | 2 | 423 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 177 |
| Utilities | 1 | 110 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 4,136 workers across 32 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 861 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 14 | 1,317 |
| Various Counties | 3 | 929 |
| Hamilton | 5 | 927 |
| Franklin | 7 | 873 |
| Hancock | 1 | 797 |
Cuyahoga was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 16% of all affected workers with 1,317 workers across 14 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 8 | 1,527 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 883 |
| Findlay | 1 | 797 |
| Blue Ash | 2 | 734 |
| Urbana | 1 | 321 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Cooper Tire & Rubber at its Findlay facility, reporting 797 affected workers. Belcan followed with 720 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.