Ohio Layoffs — December 2025
Employers in Ohio reported 5 WARN Act notices in December 2025, displacing an estimated 798 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 41% versus December 2024. The average filing covered 160 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 483 |
| Other | 1 | 67 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 483 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Other reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 1 | 251 |
| Perry | 1 | 228 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 67 |
| Hancock | 1 | 4 |
Fulton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 251 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 1 | 251 |
| New Lexington | 1 | 228 |
| Richmond Heights | 1 | 67 |
| Findlay | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 483 |
The high proportion of closures (61% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Ohio's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Machining - First Brands Group | Fayette | 251 | Closure | |
| Eagle Machining First Brands Group | 248 | |||
| Cooper Standard | New Lexington | 228 | Closure | |
| PK Management | Richmond Heights | 67 | ||
| Michigan Sugar | Findlay | 4 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Eagle Machining - First Brands Group at its Fayette facility, reporting 251 affected workers. Eagle Machining First Brands Group followed with 248 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.