Ohio Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Ohio reported 5 WARN Act notices in December 2020, displacing an estimated 417 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 607% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 304 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 100 |
| Utilities | 1 | 13 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 304 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Summit | 1 | 109 |
| Stark | 1 | 106 |
| Richland | 1 | 100 |
| Ashtabula | 1 | 89 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 13 |
Summit bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 109 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | 1 | 109 |
| North Canton | 1 | 106 |
| Ontario | 1 | 100 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 89 |
| Valley View | 1 | 13 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amcor | Akron | 109 | ||
| ASC Airtex | North Canton | 106 | ||
| Shutterfly | Ontario | 100 | ||
| Toledo Molding & Die, LLC - Jefferson Plant | Jefferson | 89 | ||
| Schneider Electric | Valley View | 13 |
The most significant filing came from Amcor at its Akron facility, reporting 109 affected workers. ASC Airtex followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.