Ohio Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Ohio reported 14 WARN Act notices in August 2024, displacing an estimated 2,108 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and up 144% versus August 2023. The average filing covered 151 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1,013 |
| Healthcare | 5 | 946 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 87 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 62 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,013 workers across 7 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 946 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | 4 | 937 |
| Franklin | 2 | 328 |
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 301 |
| Hancock | 1 | 235 |
| Fulton | 1 | 96 |
Trumbull absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 937 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 4 | 937 |
| Canal Winchester | 2 | 328 |
| Findlay | 1 | 235 |
| Bedford | 1 | 214 |
| Wauseon | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Steward Health Care at its Warren facility, reporting 765 affected workers. ZF Active Safety US followed with 235 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.