Ohio Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Ohio posted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2021, affecting an estimated 245 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 96% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 153 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 92 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 153 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 92 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 1 | 103 |
| Crawford | 1 | 92 |
| Wood | 1 | 50 |
Warren felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 103 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 1 | 103 |
| Bucyrus | 1 | 92 |
| Bowling Green | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPW Engineered Systems | Lebanon | 103 | ||
| Bucyrus Precision Tech | Bucyrus | 92 | ||
| Sunbeam Products | Bowling Green | 50 |
The largest notice was filed by OPW Engineered Systems at its Lebanon facility, reporting 103 affected workers. Bucyrus Precision Tech followed with 92 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.