Ohio Layoffs — May 2000
Employers in Ohio recorded 7 WARN Act notices in May 2000, covering approximately 1,082 workers — marking a sharp increase 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 450 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, 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 was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Leading the list was 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 filings reflect 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.