Ohio Layoffs — December 2023
Employers in Ohio reported 5 WARN Act notices in December 2023, displacing an estimated 2,872 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and up 366% versus December 2022. The average filing covered 574 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2,530 |
| Retail | 1 | 274 |
| Transportation | 1 | 68 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 2,530 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Retail reported 274 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas | 2 | 1,293 |
| Wood | 1 | 1,225 |
| Franklin | 1 | 274 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 80 |
Lucas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 1,293 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 3 | 2,518 |
| Lockbourne | 1 | 274 |
| Bedford Heights | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fca US | Toledo | 1,225 | ||
| Fiat Chrysler Automobiles | Toledo | 1,225 | ||
| Zulily | Lockbourne | 274 | ||
| Xellia Pharmaceuticals | Bedford Heights | 80 | ||
| syncreon America | Toledo | 68 |
The most significant filing came from Fca US at its Toledo facility, reporting 1,225 affected workers. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles followed with 1,225 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.