Ohio Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Ohio filed 3 WARN Act notices in March 2021, impacting roughly 371 workers — representing a notable rise over February and down 99% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 216 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 155 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 216 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 155 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Summit | 1 | 155 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 121 |
| Carroll | 1 | 95 |
Summit absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 155 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | 1 | 155 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 121 |
| Malvern | 1 | 95 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlusOne Communications | Akron | 155 | ||
| Ilsco | Cincinnati | 121 | ||
| AAM Malvern Manufacturing Facility | Malvern | 95 |
The single largest action involved PlusOne Communications at its Akron facility, reporting 155 affected workers. Ilsco followed with 121 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.