WARN Act filings filed with the Ohio workforce agency.
Last updated: May 05, 2026 · Showing last 24 months
Ohio has recorded 44 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 4,813 workers across 41 companies. The most active filer is Saks & Company with 2 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati. Of these, 35 involved facility closures and 9 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Jan 6, 2026 through May 1, 2026. Employers provided an average of 52 days notice before the effective date.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Optalis Professional Services | Circleville | Closure | 122 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-04-29 |
| Down-Lite Internaional | Mason | Closure | 164 | 2026-06-19 | 2026-04-28 |
| UPDATE GXO Logistics Supply Chain | West Jefferson | Closure | 102 | 2026-05-02 | 2026-04-28 |
| UPDATE First Brands Group Seneca | Tiffin | Closure | 407 | 2026-05-31 | 2026-04-24 |
| UPDATE First Brands Group Wood | Bowling Green | Closure | 302 | 2026-05-31 | 2026-04-24 |
| GridHawk | Mount Gilead | Closure | 248 | 2026-04-22 | 2026-04-22 |
| Venture Solutions/Taylor Technology Services | Grove City | Closure | 60 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-04-22 |
| Refresco Beverages US | Carlisle | Closure | 63 | 2026-06-24 | 2026-04-14 |
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