Ohio Layoffs — April 2024
Employers in Ohio filed 11 WARN Act notices in April 2024, impacting roughly 1,527 workers — representing a notable rise over March and up 62% versus April 2023. The average filing covered 139 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 615 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 222 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 174 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 151 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 98 |
| Utilities | 2 | 85 |
| Transportation | 2 | 74 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 615 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 222 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 5 | 922 |
| Licking | 1 | 222 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 111 |
| Madison | 1 | 98 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 92 |
Franklin absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 922 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 5 | 922 |
| Granville | 1 | 222 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 111 |
| London | 1 | 98 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Express at its Columbus facility, reporting 615 affected workers. Bon Appetit Management followed with 222 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Ohio labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.