Ohio Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in Ohio recorded 1 WARN Act notices in April 2021, covering approximately 63 workers — marking a decline from March and down 99% versus April 2020. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 63 |
The Utilities sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 63 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbiana | 1 | 63 |
Columbiana was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 63 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wellsville | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bechtel Infrastructure and Power Corporation (South Field Energy Facility Project) | Wellsville | 63 |
Leading the list was Bechtel Infrastructure and Power Corporation (South Field Energy Facility Project) at its Wellsville facility, reporting 63 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Utilities 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.