Ohio Layoffs — May 2000
Employers in Ohio reported 7 WARN Act notices in May 2000, displacing an estimated 1,082 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 14% versus May 1999. The average filing covered 155 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 450 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 275 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 195 |
| Transportation | 1 | 84 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 78 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 450 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 275 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 3 | 437 |
| Greene | 1 | 300 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 150 |
| Ashtabula | 1 | 103 |
| Wood | 1 | 92 |
Franklin felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 437 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 2 | 353 |
| Fairborn | 1 | 300 |
| W. Carrollton | 1 | 150 |
| Andover | 1 | 103 |
| Perrysburg | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberds | Fairborn | 300 | ||
| The Midland | Columbus | 275 | ||
| Roberds | W. Carrollton | 150 | ||
| Andover Industries | Andover | 103 | ||
| Graphic Packaging | Perrysburg | 92 | ||
| Penske Logistics | Groveport | 84 | ||
| AmeriServe Food Dist | Columbus | 78 |
The most significant filing came from Roberds at its Fairborn facility, reporting 300 affected workers. The Midland followed with 275 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.