Ohio Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Ohio filed 11 WARN Act notices in October 2020, impacting roughly 875 workers — representing a pullback from September and up 18% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 518 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 246 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 73 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 23 |
| Utilities | 1 | 13 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 2 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 518 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 246 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 4 | 506 |
| Stark | 1 | 106 |
| Franklin | 2 | 98 |
| Williams | 1 | 70 |
| Medina | 1 | 70 |
Cuyahoga felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 506 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 2 | 420 |
| North Canton | 1 | 106 |
| Columbus | 2 | 98 |
| Glenwillow | 1 | 73 |
| Montpelier | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Aramark at its Cleveland facility, reporting 361 affected workers. ASC Airtex followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.