Ohio Layoffs — January 2024
Employers in Ohio submitted 10 WARN Act notices in January 2024, putting at risk an estimated 1,245 workers — down from December and up 68% versus January 2023. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 4 | 497 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 359 |
| Transportation | 1 | 190 |
| Retail | 1 | 120 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 15 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 497 workers across 4 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 359 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 363 |
| Various | 2 | 287 |
| Licking | 2 | 278 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 120 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 118 |
Cuyahoga saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 363 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1 | 284 |
| Solon | 1 | 241 |
| Pataskala | 1 | 190 |
| Middleburg Heights | 1 | 122 |
| Kettering | 1 | 120 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDI Services | Columbus | 284 | ||
| Nestle USA | Solon | 241 | ||
| Newell Brands Distribution | Pataskala | 190 | ||
| ZIN Technologies | Middleburg Heights | 122 | ||
| VS Direct | Kettering | 120 | ||
| St. Bernard Soap | Cincinnati | 118 | ||
| Marsden Services | Etna | 88 | ||
| Midmark | Leesburg | 64 | ||
| Centerpoint Health | Franklin | 15 | ||
| Lost Boys Interactive | Austin | 3 |
Topping the list was GDI Services at its Columbus facility, reporting 284 affected workers. Nestle USA followed with 241 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.