Ohio Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in Ohio logged 5 WARN Act notices in October 2021, involving roughly 534 workers and down 39% versus October 2020. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 238 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 218 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 238 workers across 2 notices. Meanwhile, Accommodation & Food reported 218 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 218 |
| Miami | 1 | 165 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 78 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 73 |
Cuyahoga was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 218 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 2 | 218 |
| Tipp City | 1 | 165 |
| Dayton | 1 | 78 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Extruded Products | Tipp City | 165 | ||
| Marriott Hotel Services, Inc. - Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower | Cleveland | 109 | ||
| Marriott International | Cleveland | 109 | ||
| BTA Enterprises | Dayton | 78 | ||
| Kellogg | Cincinnati | 73 |
The biggest impact was at Creative Extruded Products at its Tipp City facility, reporting 165 affected workers. Marriott Hotel Services, Inc. - Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower followed with 109 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.