Ohio Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in Ohio filed 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 147 workers. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
147
Workers Affected
74
Avg per Notice
2
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Ohio (DOL/BLS)
4.1%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
4,376
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
1.03%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 81 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 66 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 81 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 66 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taikisha USA | Columbus | 81 | Closure | |
| Double Tree Cleveland Crescent Hotels & Resorts | Cleveland | 66 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Taikisha USA at its Columbus facility, reporting 81 affected workers. Double Tree Cleveland Crescent Hotels & Resorts followed with 66 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Ohio for Week 1 of January 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full January report for Ohio.