Layoff tracker for WARN Act filings filed with the Ohio workforce agency.
Last updated: Oct 16, 2026 · Showing last 24 months
Ohio has recorded 72 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 8,761 workers across 64 companies. The most active filer is First Brands Group with 5 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Cincinnati, Toledo, and Cleveland. Of these, 53 involved facility closures and 19 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Jan 6, 2026 through Oct 9, 2026. Filings in the most recent quarter were lower than the prior quarter, with 17 compared to 20. The five largest employers account for 44 percent of the 8,761 workers affected in this window, led by International Motors with 1,341.
The current year is incomplete; these totals are not a like-for-like growth comparison.
Federal WARN generally requires 60 days notice for covered events, subject to exceptions. Ohio also has its own law, with a 60-day notice requirement for covered events. Check coverage and the state rules below. Public filing dates do not establish the notice you received. Contact Ohio workforce agency for unemployment and Rapid Response assistance.
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Ohio has expanded 'mini-WARN' requirements with lower thresholds than the federal standard. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the Ohio workforce agency. Filings through Oct 9, 2026. View source data at Ohio workforce agency →
Ohio has its own layoff notice law on top of the federal WARN Act, the Ohio WARN notice requirements. An employer has to satisfy both, so the stricter rule is the one that applies to you.
Ohio adopts federal coverage and the 60-day period but adds state-specific notice content and recipients, including the director of Job and Family Services and the chief elected county official, plus details on job titles, bumping rights, and available services.
Federal WARN, for comparison, covers employers with 100 or more employees and requires 60 days notice.
Source: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Checked 2026-08-10. Plain-language summary, not legal advice. State legislatures amend these rules; confirm the current text before relying on it.
| Company | City | Type | Workers | Effective | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markdom Plastics USA | Bellevue | Closure | 78 | Not reported Recorded: 2026-10-09 |
2026-10-09 |
| Pixelle Specialty Solutions Fremont | Fremont | Closure | 61 | Not reported Recorded: 2026-10-02 |
2026-10-02 |
| Packaging Corporation of America | Middletown | Closure | 91 | Not reported Recorded: 2026-10-01 |
2026-10-01 |
| Powers and Sons | Montpelier | Layoff | 53 | Not reported Recorded: 2026-09-24 |
2026-09-24 |
| Ardor Delivery Services | Centerville | Closure | 179 | Not reported Recorded: 2026-09-24 |
2026-09-24 |
| Michigan Sugar | Toledo | Layoff | 7 | Not reported Recorded: 2026-09-21 |
2026-09-21 |
| Perstorp Polyols | Toledo | Closure | 50 | Not reported Recorded: 2026-09-14 |
2026-09-14 |
| Republic National Distributing | Cincinnati | Closure | 56 | Not reported Recorded: 2026-09-11 |
2026-09-11 |
| Marc Glassman | Parma | Closure | 55 | Not reported Recorded: 2026-09-11 |
2026-09-11 |
| PJ Trailer | Mount Orab | Closure | 116 | Not reported Recorded: 2026-09-09 |
2026-09-09 |
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