Ohio Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Ohio recorded 14 WARN Act notices in August 2024, covering approximately 2,108 workers — marking a sharp increase from July and up 144% versus August 2023. The average filing covered 151 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1,013 |
| Healthcare | 5 | 946 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 87 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 62 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,013 workers across 7 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 946 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | 4 | 937 |
| Franklin | 2 | 328 |
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 301 |
| Hancock | 1 | 235 |
| Fulton | 1 | 96 |
Trumbull bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 937 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 4 | 937 |
| Canal Winchester | 2 | 328 |
| Findlay | 1 | 235 |
| Bedford | 1 | 214 |
| Wauseon | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Steward Health Care at its Warren facility, reporting 765 affected workers. ZF Active Safety US followed with 235 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Ohio labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.