Ohio Layoffs — February 2021
Employers in Ohio reported 4 WARN Act notices in February 2021, displacing an estimated 321 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 61% versus February 2020. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 228 |
| Transportation | 1 | 93 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 228 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 93 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Stark | 1 | 99 |
| Lucas | 1 | 93 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 65 |
| Miami | 1 | 64 |
Stark bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 99 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | 1 | 99 |
| Toledo | 1 | 93 |
| Glenwillow | 1 | 65 |
| Tipp City | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TimkenSteel | Canton | 99 | ||
| CJ Logistics America (DSC Logistics) | Toledo | 93 | ||
| Royal Appliance Manufacturing Company (TTI Floor Care North America) | Glenwillow | 65 | ||
| Gilbarco | Tipp City | 64 |
The most significant filing came from TimkenSteel at its Canton facility, reporting 99 affected workers. CJ Logistics America (DSC Logistics) followed with 93 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.