WARN Act filings filed with the Ohio workforce agency.
Last updated: Jul 03, 2026 · Showing last 24 months
Ohio has recorded 52 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 5,678 workers across 48 companies. The most active filer is SMBC with 2 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo. Of these, 39 involved facility closures and 13 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Jan 6, 2026 through Jun 17, 2026. Employers provided an average of 51 days notice before the effective date. Filings in the most recent quarter were lower than the prior quarter, with 20 compared to 32.
If your employer filed a WARN notice in Ohio, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the Ohio workforce agency as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.
Apply online at the Ohio workforce agency. You may be eligible before your last day.
Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.
Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.
America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.
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. Updated daily on business days. View source data at Ohio workforce agency →
| Company | City | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwebel Baking Company Hebron | Hebron | Closure | 110 | 2026-07-06 | 2026-06-17 |
| Schwebel Baking Company Youngstown | Youngstown | Closure | 370 | 2026-07-06 | 2026-06-17 |
| Vestis Services | Not Provided | Layoff | 2 | 2026-09-13 | 2026-06-16 |
| UPDATE Senior Resource Connection | Dayton | Closure | 190 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-16 |
| Pioneer Cladding & Glazing Systems | Mason | Layoff | 43 | 2026-08-09 | 2026-06-10 |
| SMBC | Not Provided | Layoff | 2 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-06-08 |
| Republic National Distributing | Cincinnati | Closure | 56 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-06-02 |
| Wood Group USA | Hebron | Layoff | 92 | 2026-07-26 | 2026-05-29 |
| UPDATE First Brands Group Cuyahoga | Cleveland | Closure | 110 | 2026-02-27 | 2026-05-01 |
| Milestone Technologies | New Albany | Closure | 105 | 2026-06-28 | 2026-04-29 |
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