Ohio Layoffs — August 2007
Employers in Ohio posted 11 WARN Act notices in August 2007, affecting an estimated 1,984 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to July and down 25% versus August 2006. The average filing covered 180 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1,333 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 490 |
| Retail | 1 | 161 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,333 workers across 7 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 490 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 3 | 540 |
| Seneca | 1 | 350 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 315 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 222 |
| Lucas | 1 | 161 |
Cuyahoga bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 540 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fostoria | 1 | 350 |
| Moraine | 1 | 315 |
| Brecksville | 1 | 278 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 222 |
| Toledo | 1 | 161 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Autolite | Fostoria | 350 | ||
| Delphi Automotive Holdings Group | Moraine | 315 | ||
| National City | Brecksville | 278 | ||
| PharmaCare | Cincinnati | 222 | ||
| Dilliard's | Toledo | 161 | ||
| NovaStar Mortgage | Independence | 149 | ||
| Meridian Automotive Systems | Jackson | 141 | ||
| Indalex, Inc. (Aluminum Solutions) | Girard | 132 | ||
| DGS Stamping | Cleveland | 113 | ||
| Accredited Home Lenders | West Chester | 63 | ||
| Insulfoam | Obetz | 60 |
The largest notice was filed by Honeywell Autolite at its Fostoria facility, reporting 350 affected workers. Delphi Automotive Holdings Group followed with 315 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.