Ohio Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Ohio recorded 3 WARN Act notices in May 2021, covering approximately 245 workers — marking a sharp increase from April and down 96% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 153 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 92 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 153 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 92 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 1 | 103 |
| Crawford | 1 | 92 |
| Wood | 1 | 50 |
Warren was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 103 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 1 | 103 |
| Bucyrus | 1 | 92 |
| Bowling Green | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPW Engineered Systems | Lebanon | 103 | ||
| Bucyrus Precision Tech | Bucyrus | 92 | ||
| Sunbeam Products | Bowling Green | 50 |
Leading the list was OPW Engineered Systems at its Lebanon facility, reporting 103 affected workers. Bucyrus Precision Tech followed with 92 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 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.