#ohio

Nine Ohio companies filed WARN notices in June, signaling significant workforce reductions. These notices indicate that over 900 workers across the state will be affected by layoffs or closures. Among the impacted businesses is Schwebel Baking Company, a family-owned bakery, which is closing its doors. The bakery's closure alone will result in the loss of 480 jobs in Hebron and Youngstown. Other companies, including Republic National Distributing Company and Senior Resource Connection, also reported substantial worker impacts.

Hebron, Youngstown, Cincinnati, Mason, Dayton, Groveport, Valley City

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/07/15/ohio-layoffs-closure-warn-notices-900-jobs/90922772007/

Meridian HealthCare has discontinued its detox services program due to financial difficulties. The organization cited reimbursement challenges as the primary reason for this decision. While other services remain unaffected, some staff from the detox program have been reassigned, and others were laid off. The CEO stated that all current patients in the program are still receiving care. Efforts are underway to secure alternative services for indigent individuals in recovery.

Youngstown, Ohio

https://www.wfmj.com/news/local-news/youngstown/meridian-healthcare-eliminates-detox-program-citing-cost-challenges/article_40c9c45e-40bc-4c76-90db-55c2e1a079aa.html

Dozens of educators who received layoff notices in the spring are being offered their jobs back. The Cleveland Teachers Union confirmed that 31 teachers have been given recall notices. This recall is in addition to other educators previously offered positions. The district and union are continuing discussions about bringing more staff back. Roughly half of the affected union staff will return for the upcoming school year.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://www.ideastream.org/education/2026-07-10/additional-cleveland-school-teachers-recalled-after-spring-layoff-notices

Whirlpool has closed following refrigeration factories in recent times

1. Fort Smith, AK - 2012
2. Evansville, IN - 2014
3. Amana, IA - Not closed but significantly watered down from its glory days
4. Supsa Mexico - Planned closure in 2027

Do you think they might close down Ohio and / or Ramos factory next? The refrigeration business is losing almost a million dollar when Whirlpool opens the door every day.

A.O. Smith Corp. is a global manufacturing company. The company will close two facilities. These facilities are located in Central Ohio. This action will result in 92 layoffs. The company is ending its local operations.

Central Ohio

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2026/07/02/ao-smith-corp-groveport-obetz-closure-layoffs.html

Alpha Technologies announced upcoming layoffs. The company is closing its operations. This closure is the reason for the job cuts. A total of 75 workers will be affected. These layoffs are expected to begin on August 31, 2026.

https://whatcom-news.com/what-were-reading-alpha-technologies-announces-layoffs-due-to-closure_237193/

iHeartMedia has initiated widespread layoffs. These cuts impact its Columbus, Ohio, radio stations. Longtime hosts Chris Davis and Joe Kelly are departing. The company plans a new $50 million cost savings program. iHeartMedia also aims to scale its technology capabilities.

Columbus, Ohio

https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/2026/07/01/columbus-radio-stations-iheartmedia-staff-layoffs/90755892007/

In Twinsburg Ohio last week a Uniti Boring Crew struck a gas line they later claimed was incorrectly located by a 3rd party locating company. So far nobody believes them...

Akron Public Schools reinstated 15 employees. These individuals faced layoffs earlier this year. The school board reappointed them to vacant positions. This move preserves budget savings from their former jobs. The district still plans further significant budget cuts.

Akron, Ohio

https://www.ideastream.org/education/2026-06-25/akron-schools-reinstates-more-than-a-dozen-employees-who-faced-layoffs

Senior Resource Connection will begin mass layoffs on June 30. The nonprofit plans to close its operations. Services are transitioning to local partnering agencies. Reduced federal funding and inflation caused financial difficulties. Approximately 160 employees will be impacted.

Dayton, Ohio

https://www.daytondailynews.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e39802e9-68ba-58e2-a005-b3395fa21d37

Schwebel Baking Co. plans to close its last two bakeries. These facilities are located in Youngstown and Hebron. The company expects to shutter them by Labor Day. Schwebel's has shut down various facilities over ten years. This continues a trend of facility closures for the company.

https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2026/06/18/schwebel-baking-company-layoffs-liquidation.html

Pioneer Cladding & Glazing Systems Inc. will lay off 43 workers. These layoffs will occur at its Mason, Ohio facility. The company filed a WARN notice with the state. Project postponements and extended customer timelines caused the reduction in work. The company expects these layoffs to be temporary.

Mason, Ohio

https://www.cleveland.com/business/2026/06/facade-contractor-in-southwest-ohio-announces-layoffs.html

Republic National Distributing Co. plans to lay off 56 employees. The company will cease operations at three Ohio locations. Two of these sites are located in Greater Cincinnati. These moves follow several months of downsizing. A potential sale of its Ohio facilities is under consideration.

Cincinnati, Ohio

https://local12.com/news/local/republic-national-distributing-layoffs-cincinnati-ohio-pending-sale-unemployment-jobs

https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2026/06/04/senior-resource-connection-closes-190-layoffs-warn.html

Any layoffs coming to Columbus Ohio location??

Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. plans to close its Bowling Green, Ohio plant. The facility closure is scheduled by the end of 2027. This plant manufactures sealing systems and components. These products are supplied to the automotive industry. This marks the company's second Ohio plant closure in six months.

Bowling Green, Ohio

https://www.rubbernews.com/company-moves/rn-cooper-standard-automotive-ohio-plant-closure/

The City unveiled its 2027 budget proposal. This proposal addresses a $29.5 million deficit. It explicitly states there will be no layoffs. No new taxes are included in the plan. The city aims to manage its finances without these measures.

Cincinnati, OH

https://www.fox19.com/video/2026/05/22/city-releases-2027-budget-proposal-no-layoffs-no-new-taxes-amid-295m-deficit/

Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) announced 410 job cuts last month. This total included 146 teacher layoffs. The district is eliminating four positions from its top 25 highest-paid administrators. These roles include an IT officer, a senior high principal, and two manager positions. CMSD faces financial issues and declining student enrollment.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://fox8.com/news/i-team/i-team-any-top-jobs-cut-in-cleveland-school-layoffs/

Cleveland Metropolitan School District leaders defended recent layoffs and school closures. An additional 51 central office administrators received layoff notices. This adds to 315 layoffs approved earlier in April. The district will close 29 schools next year due to declining enrollment. Sixty teachers previously laid off will return as enhanced building substitutes.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://www.ideastream.org/education/2026-05-12/cleveland-school-leaders-defend-layoffs-building-closures-amid-broader-public-education-challenges

Huntsman Corp. will cease nitrile latex production at its Akron facility. This change is scheduled for the end of the first quarter of 2027. The company plans to lay off 25% to 30% of its Akron workforce. Increased low-cost imports from the Far East are cited as a factor. Huntsman will continue other polymer manufacturing and focus on new materials in Akron.

Akron, Ohio

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/business/2026/05/12/texas-based-huntsman-corporation-adjusting-its-manufacturing-focus-in-akron-nitrile-latex/89983377007/

The Akron school board approved $11 million in budget reductions. This action prevents a financial shortfall for the upcoming school year. Seventeen staff positions will be eliminated from the district. Six deans will move into available teaching positions. These measures aim to prevent future state financial oversight.

Akron, Ohio

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/education/2026/05/12/akron-school-board-approves-11-million-cuts-avoids-teacher-layoffs/90034259007/

MRI Software reportedly announced layoffs affecting its workforce. Up to 200 workers are reportedly impacted by these job cuts. The company specializes in real estate management and investment software. MRI Software is based in Solon, Ohio. The firm was previously known for its hiring practices.

Solon, Ohio

https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/commercial/ccl-mri-layoffs-2026511/

Ohio's labor department issued several WARN notices in April 2026. These notices came from multiple employers across the state. Over eighteen hundred workers face layoffs or closures. Refresco will end manufacturing operations in Toledo. Other companies like First Brands Group also filed notices.

, Ohio

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/05/08/ohio-companies-layoffs-closures-april-2026/89977192007/

Milestone Technologies is laying off 105 employees. This decision follows the end of a contract. The contract was for services at Meta's data center. The data center is located in New Albany. Milestone Technologies' work at the campus will conclude.

New Albany

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2026/05/07/milestone-technologies-meta-data-center-new-albany.html

Lorain voters approved a school levy on Tuesday. This measure, Issue 5, passed with 51.32% of the vote. The approval follows a year of major budget cuts and layoffs. The district recently cut 167 positions, including 106 teachers. The levy aims to stabilize finances and prevent more job losses.

Lorain, Ohio

https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/05/07/lorain-voters-approve-school-levy-after-district-layoffs-cuts/

he Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) laid off over 300 employees. Teachers and staff publicly criticized the decision. They cited high executive salaries as a reason for financial mismanagement. District leaders defended the actions as necessary to avoid further deficits. Declining enrollment and rising expenses challenge Ohio school districts.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://readlion.com/cleveland-district-comes-under-fire-for-poor-financial-management-leading-to-layoffs/

A Columbus AI startup will postpone its upcoming tech festival. This decision follows recent layoffs at the company. A pending lawsuit also affects the company. The suit accuses the founder of firing executives. This was allegedly to avoid sharing future profits.

Columbus, Ohio

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2026/05/05/ohio-tech-entertainment-festival-2026-delayed/89953871007/

First Brands Group LLC delayed job cuts at its Cleveland corporate office. Sixty-seven corporate employees will stay until May 31. Three hundred forty-five Tiffin facility employees also face delayed job cuts. The automotive parts company is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company is negotiating to sell parts of its U.S. business.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2026/05/first-brands-adjusts-layoff-plan-at-cleveland-corporate-office.html

This varies by state, but in my state (Ohio) severance pay is deductible income that will reduce unemployment benefits 1:1. Does anyone know if it's possible to negotiate having the severance assigned entirely to the week of separation so that we can begin collecting unemployment right away?

Kent State University announced upcoming layoffs. This action addresses a projected $18 million budget shortfall. The shortfall is for the next fiscal year. Up to 45 currently occupied positions will be eliminated. This represents a portion of the university's 3,408 employees.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/education/campus/2026/05/01/ksu-president-todd-diacon-says-18-million-deficit-will-bring-layoffs/89896326007/

Akron Public Schools is advancing plans for $11 million in budget cuts. These reductions include layoffs of paraprofessionals and elimination of dean positions. An art therapist position will also be cut. The district aims to close a growing budget gap. A committee approved the resolution, which now moves to the Rules Committee.

Akron, Ohio

https://signalakron.org/akron-schools-again-advance-layoffs-and-eliminated-positions/

First Brands Group extended layoffs for 345 employees. The new separation date is May 31, 2026. This affects workers at its TMD Tiffin manufacturing facility. The company cited efforts to sell U.S. facilities for the delay. First Brands Group is currently under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Tiffin, Ohio

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04/hundreds-of-ohio-workers-face-delayed-layoffs-after-company-update.html

Cleveland schools are facing massive layoffs. Some jobs are being cut in Cleveland schools. The FOX 8 I-Team uncovered this development. There is a push to save some of these jobs. This effort aims to prevent certain job losses.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://fox8.com/video/could-jobs-be-saved-from-massive-school-layoffs-in-cleveland/11738884/

Butler County's Board of Developmental Disabilities announced significant cuts. The agency plans to reduce staff by 24%, eliminating 31 positions. These measures, including a building transfer, will cut its budget by $8.4 million. Service demand has increased 400% since 2004, but the budget has remained unchanged. The board seeks a new levy in May to fund critical programs for 4,300 residents.

Butler County, Ohio

https://local12.com/news/local/not-taken-lightly-layoffs-agency-impacts-vulnerable-residents-butler-county-board-developmental-disabilities-mental-physical-staff-staffing-fired-firing-budget-cost-expenses-insideout-studio-hamilton-services-vote-voting-enrollment-demand-cincinnati

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is conducting its largest layoffs in years. A 2012 state law, House Bill 525, uniquely governs these decisions. This law requires the district to consider evaluations, licensure, and subject area, not just seniority. Approximately 410 employees, including 146 teachers, are being laid off. These cuts aim to address lower enrollment and budget deficits.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://www.cleveland.com/education/2026/04/how-a-law-from-2012-is-shaping-clevelands-largest-teacher-layoffs-in-years.html

Ohio employers filed 13 WARN notices in March 2026. These notices affect a total of 1,510 workers across the state. Lourdes University in Sylvania will lay off 387 employees. Zenith Logistics Inc. in Cincinnati plans to cut 225 jobs. Other companies like First Brands and Saks & Company also announced reductions.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/04/17/ohio-layoffs-closures-1500-workers-march-warn-notice/89604762007/

Refresco Beverages US Inc. will close its Carlisle, Ohio, manufacturing facility. This closure will result in 63 job cuts. The company filed a WARN notice regarding the impending shutdown. Shifting customer needs and high operating costs prompted the decision. Manufacturing operations are expected to cease by June 24, 2026.

Carlisle, Ohio

https://whatnow.com/news/local-news/27-year-old-beverage-production-company-to-close-carlisle-facility-lay-off-63/

Day & Ross USA is laying off 149 employees across multiple locations. One hundred of these job cuts are at its Hamilton, Ohio facility. The layoffs are effective May 30. The company stated it lost a customer contract. Affected employees will not receive severance pay.

Hamilton, Ohio

https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/butler-county/hamilton/hamilton-transportation-company-to-lay-off-100-employees

Lorain City Schools is experiencing a significant financial crisis. The district faces a nearly $17 million annual budget shortfall. This deficit has resulted in over 100 teacher layoffs. Funding reductions from federal, state, and local sources are cited as the cause. Voters will decide on an operating levy in May to help stabilize the district's finances.

Lorain, Ohio

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/education/education-station/lorain-city-schools-100-teacher-layoffs-17-million-funding-cuts-federal-state-local-education-association/95-19da7a4d-dfa5-47cd-8061-c09e50941146