Ohio Layoffs — July 2022
Employers in Ohio posted 5 WARN Act notices in July 2022, affecting an estimated 514 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and up 302% versus July 2021. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 309 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 106 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 99 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 309 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 122 |
| Logan | 1 | 110 |
| Clark | 1 | 106 |
| Franklin | 1 | 99 |
| Lorain | 1 | 77 |
Cuyahoga bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 122 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Solon | 1 | 122 |
| East Liberty | 1 | 110 |
| Springfield | 1 | 106 |
| Columbus | 1 | 99 |
| Columbia Station | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmax USA | Solon | 122 | ||
| Valeo North America | East Liberty | 110 | ||
| Red Roof Inn Reservations | Springfield | 106 | ||
| Olive AI | Columbus | 99 | ||
| Zone Safety | Columbia Station | 77 |
The largest notice was filed by Cosmax USA at its Solon facility, reporting 122 affected workers. Valeo North America followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Ohio labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing 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.