Ohio Layoffs — May 2020
Employers in Ohio posted 38 WARN Act notices in May 2020, affecting an estimated 6,078 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and up 1140% versus May 2019. The average filing covered 160 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 1,474 |
| Transportation | 3 | 1,323 |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 872 |
| Accommodation & Food | 10 | 816 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 598 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 226 |
| Government | 2 | 216 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 183 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,474 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 1,323 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 10 | 1,516 |
| Summit | 3 | 1,119 |
| Erie | 2 | 1,036 |
| Hamilton | 4 | 690 |
| Cuyahoga | 5 | 575 |
Franklin saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 1,516 workers across 10 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 2 | 938 |
| Sandusky | 1 | 802 |
| Cincinnati | 4 | 690 |
| Hilliard | 1 | 496 |
| Columbus | 5 | 470 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Northfield Park Associates -MGM Northfield Park at its Northfield facility, reporting 937 affected workers. Great Lakes Services followed with 802 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Arts & Entertainment 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.