Ohio Layoffs — November 2021
Employers in Ohio posted 3 WARN Act notices in November 2021, affecting an estimated 191 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 79% versus November 2020. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 114 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 76 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 1 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 114 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 76 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 1 | 114 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 76 |
| Columbiana | 1 | 1 |
Franklin saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 114 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1 | 114 |
| Mayfield Village | 1 | 76 |
| Watsonville | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Transit | Columbus | 114 | ||
| Progressive Casualty Insurance | Mayfield Village | 76 | ||
| Watsonville Community Hospital | Watsonville | 1 |
The largest notice was filed by First Transit at its Columbus facility, reporting 114 affected workers. Progressive Casualty Insurance followed with 76 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.