Ohio Layoffs — April 2024
Employers in Ohio recorded 11 WARN Act notices in April 2024, covering approximately 1,527 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and up 62% versus April 2023. The average filing covered 139 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 615 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 222 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 174 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 151 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 98 |
| Utilities | 2 | 85 |
| Transportation | 2 | 74 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 615 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 222 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 5 | 922 |
| Licking | 1 | 222 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 111 |
| Madison | 1 | 98 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 92 |
Franklin was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 922 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 5 | 922 |
| Granville | 1 | 222 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 111 |
| London | 1 | 98 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Express at its Columbus facility, reporting 615 affected workers. Bon Appetit Management followed with 222 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Ohio labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail 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.