Ohio Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Ohio posted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2021, affecting an estimated 45 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact 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 largest notice was filed by United Airlines at its Cleveland facility, reporting 45 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.