Ohio Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Ohio reported 1 WARN Act notices in August 2021, displacing an estimated 45 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 99% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 45 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 45 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 45 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 45 |
Cuyahoga absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 45 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | Cleveland | 45 |
The most significant filing came from United Airlines at its Cleveland facility, reporting 45 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.