Ohio Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in Ohio submitted 9 WARN Act notices in February 2024, putting at risk an estimated 929 workers — down from January and up 372% versus February 2023. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 611 |
| Retail | 1 | 177 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 77 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 64 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 611 workers across 6 notices. Separately, Retail reported 177 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 2 | 241 |
| Fulton | 1 | 175 |
| Williams | 1 | 106 |
| Ashtabula | 1 | 95 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 80 |
Franklin bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 241 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1 | 177 |
| Wauseon | 1 | 175 |
| Edon | 1 | 106 |
| Ashtabula | 1 | 95 |
| Glenwillow | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Columbus | 177 | ||
| IAC Wauseon | Wauseon | 175 | ||
| Linamar Structures USA | Edon | 106 | ||
| Mohawk Fine Papers | Ashtabula | 95 | ||
| Metro Decor | Glenwillow | 80 | ||
| Commercial Vehicle Group | Chillicothe | 79 | ||
| ASM Global | Fairborn | 77 | ||
| Decorative Panels International | Toledo | 76 | ||
| Genpact | Dublin | 64 |
Topping the list was Walmart at its Columbus facility, reporting 177 affected workers. IAC Wauseon followed with 175 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.