Ohio Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in Ohio posted 8 WARN Act notices in May 2024, affecting an estimated 781 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and up 227% versus May 2023. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 252 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 187 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 151 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 116 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 62 |
| Retail | 1 | 13 |
The Finance & Insurance sector saw the heaviest impact with 252 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 187 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 2 | 359 |
| Lucas | 1 | 129 |
| Franklin | 1 | 116 |
| Summit | 2 | 84 |
| Putnam | 1 | 80 |
Hamilton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 359 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 2 | 359 |
| Toledo | 1 | 129 |
| Dublin | 1 | 116 |
| Ottawa | 1 | 80 |
| Mogadore | 1 | 62 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Cincinnati | 252 | ||
| Optum Services | Toledo | 129 | ||
| Sodexo | Dublin | 116 | ||
| Mauser Packaging Solutions | Cincinnati | 107 | ||
| RK Industries | Ottawa | 80 | ||
| Nursery Supplies | Mogadore | 62 | ||
| HealthHelp | Akron | 22 | ||
| Cygnus Home Service | Jackson | 13 |
The largest notice was filed by Barclays at its Cincinnati facility, reporting 252 affected workers. Optum Services followed with 129 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.