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Ohio WARN Act and Layoff Notice Requirements

Federal WARN sets the layoff-notice rules in Ohio. Here's how it works, where OH publishes WARN notices, the Rapid Response help available, and what employees should do.

Quick answer

No separate general state mini-WARN law was identified through the official sources reviewed as of July 24, 2026. Covered layoffs may still fall under the federal WARN Act (generally 60 days' notice at employers with 100+ employees).

Private lawsuit in federal district court. Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (Rapid Response) receives or publishes WARN notices and may provide Rapid Response services.

Ohio WARN notices filed in the last 24 months

Collected directly from Ohio JFS. Each row is a notice the state published, not an estimate — search it by employer to see whether your own company has filed.

Filings, last 24 months

67

Workers affected

8,348

Employers

66

Most recent filing

14 Sep 2026

Showing all 67 filings

Ohio WARN notices from the last 24 months
LocationTypeEffective
14 Sep 2026Perstorp Polyols, Inc.ToledoLucas50Closure2 Nov 2026
11 Sep 2026UPDATE 2 Republic National Distributing CompanyCincinnatiHamilton56Closure29 Sep 2026
11 Sep 2026Update Marc Glassman, Inc.ParmaCuyahoga55Closure10 Nov 2026
9 Sep 2026PJ TrailerMount OrabBrown116Closure8 Nov 2026
27 Aug 2026Cornerstone Building BrandsWalbridgeWood104Closure1 Dec 2026
21 Aug 2026Insteel Wire Products CompanyUpper SanduskyWyandot65Closure20 Oct 2026
6 Aug 2026Sodexo CTM, LLCWest ChesterButler66Closure1 Oct 2026
4 Aug 2026SDH Services West, LLCCincinnatiHamilton488Closure1 Oct 2026
3 Aug 202680 Acres Urban Agriculture, Inc.HamiltonButler145Closure3 Aug 2026
3 Aug 2026UPDATE Republic National Distributing CompanyCincinnatiHamilton56Closure31 Aug 2026
30 Jul 2026Bridgeway PointeCincinnatiHamilton49Closure31 Oct 2026
29 Jul 2026UPDATE Down-Lite International IncMasonWarren164Closure25 Sep 2026
28 Jul 2026International Motors, LLCSpringfieldClark1,341Layoff2 Oct 2026
14 Jul 2026UPDATE Refresco Beverages US IncCarlisleWarren44Layoff24 Jun 2026
6 Jul 2026Notions MarketingStrongsvilleCuyahoga3Layoff28 Jun 2026
29 Jun 2026Conduent Commerical Solutions, LLC—16Layoff28 Aug 2026
29 Jun 2026Shiloh IndustriesValley CityMedina43Closure30 Aug 2026
23 Jun 2026A.O. Smith CorporationGroveportFranklin92Closure24 Aug 2026
17 Jun 2026Schwebel Baking Company HebronHebronLicking110Closure6 Jul 2026
17 Jun 2026Schwebel Baking Company YoungstownYoungstownMahoning370Closure6 Jul 2026
16 Jun 2026UPDATE Senior Resource ConnectionDaytonMontgomery190Closure30 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026Vestis Services, LLC—2Layoff13 Sep 2026
10 Jun 2026Pioneer Cladding & Glazing Systems, Inc.MasonWarren43Layoff9 Aug 2026
8 Jun 2026JeniusBank SMBC Manubank—2Layoff3 Aug 2026
29 May 2026Wood Group USA Inc.HebronLicking92Layoff26 Jul 2026

Source: Ohio JFS — official Ohio WARN listing. Covers the last 24 months and is current to 14 Sep 2026. States revise and re-publish their listings, so treat this as a reliable index of what has been filed rather than a legal record — verify any specific notice against the official listing.

When Ohio requires your final paycheck

Where the employer ends the employment, final wages are due semi-monthly schedule in Ohio (Ohio Rev. Code § 4113.15). The state also provides a penalty for late payment.

Final paycheck deadlines and what to do if it is late

At a glance

Status
Federal WARN only
Covered employer
No separate Ohio mini-WARN law was identified in the official state sources reviewed, so federal WARN is the operative rule — generally employers with 100 or more employees.
Notice period
Federal WARN's 60 days' written notice, with no separate Ohio requirement added.
Who must be notified
Affected employees or their representative (federal WARN); Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (Rapid Response); Chief elected local official (federal WARN)
Official WARN notices
Published (see below)
Enforcement
Private lawsuit in federal district court. Neither Ohio nor the U.S. DOL enforces federal WARN.
Law last verified
Jul 24, 2026
Filings data
Newest notice Sep 14, 2026

Federal WARN vs Ohio

The federal WARN Act is the nationwide baseline: it generally requires 60 days' written notice for a covered plant closing or mass layoff at employers with 100+ employees, with remedies of back pay and benefits enforced through the courts. Ohio does not add a separate general layoff-notice law, so federal WARN is the governing standard here.

Who must receive notice

Employees

  • Affected employees or their representative (federal WARN)

Government

  • Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (Rapid Response)
  • Chief elected local official (federal WARN)

Find official Ohio WARN notices

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) posts current public notices of layoffs and closures. Open the ODJFS WARN notices page to review filings; employers submit notices to ODJFS Rapid Response.

Open the official OH WARN notices

You can also track recent filings in the LayoffNext WARN Radar — then confirm details against the official OH source above.

Browse the OH notice list

Ohio posts notices as a web page rather than a searchable database, so you are scanning rather than querying.

  1. 1Open the notices page and use your browser's find function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) on your employer's legal name.
  2. 2Check whether the page is split by year — older filings often move to a separate archive page that the find function will not reach.
  3. 3Compare the notice date against your own last day. A notice filed after you were told is a different situation from one filed weeks before.
  4. 4Save a copy of the entry, since these pages are edited in place.
Open the official OH noticesHow federal WARN worksWhat a WARN notice means for you

Penalties & employee remedies

Because Ohio has no statute of its own, the remedies are federal: back pay and benefits for the violation period, plus a possible civil penalty payable to local government.

Back pay

Back pay and benefits for each day of violation, capped at the lesser of 60 days or one-half the days the employee worked.

Civil penalty

Up to $500 per day to the local government, avoidable if the employer pays affected employees within three weeks of ordering the layoff.

How to raise it

There is no Ohio agency complaint route for a federal WARN shortfall — it is pursued in court. Separately, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (Rapid Response) provides Rapid Response and reemployment services regardless of whether WARN applied.

Major exceptions & special cases

  • Federal WARN's three exceptions apply — faltering company, unforeseeable business circumstances, and natural disaster. Ohio adds none.

Remote workers

Federal WARN follows the single site of employment, which for a remote worker is often the site they report to rather than their home. Fact-specific.

Temporary layoffs

Whether a temporary layoff or furlough triggers notice can depend on its expected length and the specific rule — verify with the agency for your situation.

What an employee should do in Ohio

  1. 1Check the OH WARN list to see whether your layoff was reported. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) posts current public notices of layoffs and closures. Open the ODJFS WARN notices page to review filings; employers submit notices to ODJFS Rapid Response.
  2. 2Contact Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (Rapid Response) for Rapid Response and reemployment help — this is available whether or not WARN applied to your layoff.
  3. 3Confirm your Ohio final-paycheck deadline and file your Ohio unemployment claim; both run on their own clocks, independent of WARN.
  4. 4If notice looks short, evaluate it under federal WARN with an attorney — it is enforced in court, not by an agency.

Ohio scenarios

Finding a Ohio WARN filing

Facts: You want to confirm whether your employer filed a notice.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) posts current public notices of layoffs and closures. Open the ODJFS WARN notices page to review filings; employers submit notices to ODJFS Rapid Response. Search the current list for your employer's name and the reported dates.

A large Ohio layoff with no notice

Facts: A Ohio employer cuts a large share of one site without advance notice.

With no state statute, the only question is whether federal WARN applied — the site headcount and the 33%/500 tests decide it. If it did and notice was short, the remedy is federal back pay pursued in court. Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (Rapid Response) can help either way.

Ohio WARN Act FAQ

Does Ohio have a mini-WARN law?+
No separate Ohio mini-WARN law was identified in the official sources reviewed. That is not the same as having no protection — federal WARN still applies to covered Ohio employers, and Rapid Response services are available regardless.
Where does Ohio publish WARN notices?+
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) posts current public notices of layoffs and closures. Open the ODJFS WARN notices page to review filings; employers submit notices to ODJFS Rapid Response. Search the current list for your employer's name and the reported dates.
Who do I contact in Ohio after a layoff?+
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (Rapid Response) runs Rapid Response and reemployment services for Ohio. Contact them whether or not a WARN notice was filed — the services are not conditional on WARN coverage.
What can a Ohio employee do if no notice was given?+
Check whether federal WARN applied at all — employer size, single-site headcount and the 33%/500 tests. If it did and notice fell short, back pay is pursued by private lawsuit in federal court, so it is worth an attorney's view early. There is no Ohio agency that will pursue it for you.
Does a Ohio employer have to give 60 days' notice?+
Only where federal WARN applies. Ohio adds no separate notice law, so a smaller employer or a layoff below the federal thresholds may owe no advance notice at all. The full federal test is on the WARN Act guide.
Does WARN cover a remote employee living in Ohio?+
Coverage follows the "single site of employment," which for a remote worker is usually the site they are assigned to or report to rather than their home — so a Ohio-based remote worker may count toward an out-of-state site. It is fact-specific and worth confirming.

Nearby states

Ohio unemployment

Related

All states: WARN Act by stateWhat a WARN notice means for employeesWARN Radar: recent layoff filingsLayoff letter examplesUnemployment benefits in OhioLaid off today? First steps

Sources & methodology

This page summarizes Ohio's layoff-notice rules from official government sources and links to each. Coverage and outcomes depend on the employer, worksite, headcount, event, and timing, and rules can change. Where a specific figure wasn't confirmable this pass, the text says “verify.” Confirm the current rule with the agency and, where rights are at stake, an attorney.

  1. Current Public Notices of Layoffs and Closures — Ohio Department of Job & Family ServicesWhere official WARN notices are published. · Last verified Jul 24, 2026
  2. Submit a WARN Notice — Ohio Department of Job & Family ServicesOfficial agency guidance. · Last verified Jul 24, 2026
  3. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (federal) — U.S. Department of LaborOfficial agency guidance. · Last verified Jul 24, 2026

Important disclaimer

This page is educational only and is not legal advice or representation, and LayoffNext is not a law firm. Whether WARN applies, and any remedies, depend on the employer, worksite, headcount, event type, timing, and the current law, which can change. Nothing here is a conclusion that an employer did or did not comply. Verify details with the official sources above and consult a qualified attorney about your situation. See our full disclaimer.

Deepak Middha, Founder of LayoffNext
Founder of LayoffNext

Deepak Middha is the founder of LayoffNext and a Chartered Accountant (ICAI, India). A U.S. immigrant with nearly 20 years of experience — and 17 years in hedge fund and private equity administration, including as Vice President of Fund Accounting at NAV Fund Administration Group and Associate Director of Private Equity and Real Estate at SS&C Technologies — he builds free, plain-language layoff tools and guides for employees, H-1B workers, and immigrant families.

Published July 24, 2026Updated July 24, 2026
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