Ohio Layoffs — April 2014
Employers in Ohio posted 5 WARN Act notices in April 2014, affecting an estimated 535 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and up 15% versus April 2013. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 424 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 88 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 23 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 424 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 88 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 334 |
| Tuscarawas | 1 | 90 |
| Greene | 1 | 88 |
| Franklin | 1 | 23 |
Cuyahoga absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 334 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Walton Hills | 1 | 261 |
| New Philadelphia | 1 | 90 |
| Dayton | 1 | 88 |
| Strongsville | 1 | 73 |
| Grove City | 1 | 23 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Walton Hills | 261 | ||
| Howden | New Philadelphia | 90 | ||
| WSI All Star | Dayton | 88 | ||
| Magna | Strongsville | 73 | ||
| DecisionOne | Grove City | 23 |
The largest notice was filed by Ford Motor Company at its Walton Hills facility, reporting 261 affected workers. Howden followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.