Ohio Layoffs — September 2025
Employers in Ohio filed 4 WARN Act notices in September 2025, impacting roughly 921 workers — representing a notable rise over August and down 34% versus September 2024. The average filing covered 230 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 474 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 348 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 99 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 474 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 348 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 474 |
| Hocking | 1 | 207 |
| Madison | 1 | 141 |
| Summit | 1 | 99 |
Hamilton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 474 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 1 | 474 |
| Logan | 1 | 207 |
| Mt. Sterling | 1 | 141 |
| Twinsburg | 1 | 99 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 921 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Ohio's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care | Cincinnati | 474 | Closure | |
| TOPS Products | Logan | 207 | Closure | |
| MAHLE Thermal and Fluid Systems | Mt. Sterling | 141 | Closure | |
| Essendant | Twinsburg | 99 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care at its Cincinnati facility, reporting 474 affected workers. TOPS Products followed with 207 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.