Ohio Layoffs — May 2022
Employers in Ohio reported 3 WARN Act notices in May 2022, displacing an estimated 318 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 30% versus May 2021. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 210 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 90 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 18 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 210 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 90 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 210 |
| Franklin | 1 | 90 |
| Summit | 1 | 18 |
Cuyahoga felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 210 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Euclid | 1 | 210 |
| Dublin | 1 | 90 |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 1 | 18 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvana | Euclid | 210 | ||
| Compass Group USA | Dublin | 90 | ||
| Senneca Holdings/Win Plastics Extrusion | Cuyahoga Falls | 18 |
The most significant filing came from Carvana at its Euclid facility, reporting 210 affected workers. Compass Group USA followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.