Ohio Layoffs — September 2023
Employers in Ohio reported 5 WARN Act notices in September 2023, displacing an estimated 371 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and down 67% versus September 2022. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 263 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 89 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 9 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 6 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 4 |
The Construction sector topped the list of affected industries with 263 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 89 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 1 | 263 |
| Guernsey | 1 | 89 |
| Various Counties | 1 | 9 |
| Franklin | 1 | 4 |
Ashland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 263 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Perrysburg | 1 | 263 |
| Cambridge | 1 | 89 |
| Columbus | 2 | 13 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Plumbing Products | Perrysburg | 263 | ||
| Encore Industries | Cambridge | 89 | ||
| First Savings Bank | Columbus | 9 | ||
| Divvy Homes | 6 | |||
| Thriveworks | Columbus | 4 |
The most significant filing came from Mansfield Plumbing Products at its Perrysburg facility, reporting 263 affected workers. Encore Industries followed with 89 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Construction 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.