Ohio Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Ohio submitted 3 WARN Act notices in July 2021, putting at risk an estimated 128 workers — up substantially from June and down 96% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 43 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 72 |
| Utilities | 1 | 50 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 6 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 72 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Utilities reported 50 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 72 |
| Lorain | 1 | 50 |
| Various Counties | 1 | 6 |
Cuyahoga bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 72 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 72 |
| Avon Lake | 1 | 50 |
| Columbus | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group USA | Cleveland | 72 | ||
| GenOn Energy Services | Avon Lake | 50 | ||
| TTEC@Home | Columbus | 6 |
Topping the list was Compass Group USA at its Cleveland facility, reporting 72 affected workers. GenOn Energy Services followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.