Ohio Layoffs — September 2024
Employers in Ohio submitted 10 WARN Act notices in September 2024, putting at risk an estimated 1,400 workers — down from August and up 277% versus September 2023. The average filing covered 140 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 597 |
| Retail | 2 | 471 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 325 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 7 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 597 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Retail reported 471 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 3 | 763 |
| Summit | 1 | 215 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 213 |
| Multiple Counties | 2 | 99 |
| Miami | 1 | 60 |
Franklin felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 763 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 3 | 763 |
| Hudson | 1 | 215 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 213 |
| Jackson | 1 | 92 |
| Troy | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lots Distribution | Columbus | 379 | ||
| Big Lots Stores | Columbus | 379 | ||
| Universal Screen Arts | Hudson | 215 | ||
| Swissport | Cleveland | 213 | ||
| Cygnus Home Service | Jackson | 92 | ||
| Faurecia Exhaust Systems | Troy | 60 | ||
| Libra Industries | Mentor | 45 | ||
| Lost Boys Interactive | Austin | 7 | ||
| Midwest Transport | Columbus | 5 | ||
| Kaleo | 5 |
Topping the list was Big Lots Distribution at its Columbus facility, reporting 379 affected workers. Big Lots Stores followed with 379 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.