Ohio Layoffs — March 2023
Employers in Ohio posted 8 WARN Act notices in March 2023, affecting an estimated 1,421 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to February and roughly flat versus March 2022. The average filing covered 178 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 966 |
| Transportation | 2 | 257 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 155 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 42 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 1 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 966 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 257 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas | 2 | 848 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 155 |
| Butler | 1 | 150 |
| Various Counties | 1 | 118 |
| Summit | 1 | 107 |
Lucas absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 848 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maumee | 1 | 743 |
| Olmstead Falls | 1 | 155 |
| West Chester | 1 | 150 |
| Columbus | 1 | 118 |
| Green | 1 | 107 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren St. Luke's Hospital | Maumee | 743 | ||
| Pactiv Evergreen | Olmstead Falls | 155 | ||
| Yellow Corporation - West Chester | West Chester | 150 | ||
| McLaren WellCare Clinics | Columbus | 118 | ||
| Yellow Corporation - Green | Green | 107 | ||
| Promedica | Toledo | 105 | ||
| Sensience | Cincinnati | 42 | ||
| Aspiration | Cincinnati | 1 |
The largest notice was filed by McLaren St. Luke's Hospital at its Maumee facility, reporting 743 affected workers. Pactiv Evergreen followed with 155 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.