Ohio Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in Ohio posted 14 WARN Act notices in September 2020, affecting an estimated 1,253 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 131% versus September 2019. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 473 |
| Education | 2 | 234 |
| Retail | 3 | 192 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 134 |
| Transportation | 3 | 110 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 110 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector saw the heaviest impact with 473 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Education reported 234 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 5 | 592 |
| Cuyahoga | 5 | 263 |
| Various Counties | 2 | 214 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 184 |
Franklin was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 592 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 5 | 703 |
| Cleveland | 6 | 364 |
| Dayton | 2 | 184 |
| New Albany | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) at its Columbus facility, reporting 398 affected workers. Ascena Retail Group, Inc., Catherines, Inc., Catherines Stores Corporation, Lane Bryant, Inc., and Lane Bryant Purchasing followed with 186 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.