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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Students from Campus International School initiated a walkout. They were protesting recent staff layoffs. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District made the layoff decision. A total of 410 staffers were affected. The students demonstrated their... — read more 

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is notifying staff of job cuts. These cuts affect both teachers and administrators. Several dozen central office workers are also expected to be impacted. The district is undergoing restructuring and school... — read more 

Cleveland Metropolitan School District faces scrutiny over spending decisions. The district is preparing to announce significant layoffs and school closures. CMSD recently signed a $21,000 contract for outside transportation management. It is also... — read more 

Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) hired an HR consultant. The district paid coLeague $272,000 for a seven-month contract. This consultant was engaged to help plan upcoming staff layoffs and reassignments. Critics question the high cost... — read more 

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is preparing for a year of significant transition. The district faces ongoing budget challenges and rising operating costs. These financial difficulties will result in layoffs for some district staff... — read more 

Pro Football Focus implemented mass layoffs. This occurred after selling its data and analytics platform. Teamworks acquired PFF's enterprise business in a reported nine-figure deal. Many content creation employees confirmed their dismissal on social... — read more 

Day & Ross USA Inc. will dismiss 100 employees in Hamilton, Ohio. The terminations are set to begin May 30. The Ohio dismissals are part of a wider 149-person staff reduction across several states. Contract negotiations led to business changes... — read more 

CoverMyMeds is restructuring its operations. Multiple employee teams are being let go. This follows massive layoffs two years prior. The health technology firm is owned by McKesson. Columbus ... — read more 

Kaleidoscope Youth Center announced a significant funding loss. This loss led to the elimination of three staff positions. The organization also paused its planned expansion into northwest Ohio. This funding cut is unrelated to previous cuts that... — read more 

First Brands Group will close its Cleveland corporate office. This closure will result in 110 job terminations. Most layoffs, affecting 105 employees, are scheduled for April 30, 2026. An additional five employees will be laid off on June 30, 2026... — read more 

The return to work for laid-off Ultium Cells employees may be delayed. A union representative stated this information. Hundreds of hourly workers were laid off in January. Their scheduled return was within the first two weeks of June. Low electric... — read more 

Marion City Schools faces a multi-million dollar budget deficit. The district plans $5.5 million to $6 million in staff reductions. Program changes are also part of the plan. Superintendent Brian Murphy hopes attrition will cover most reductions... — read more 

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Boelter Companies Inc. will close its Custom Deco LLC facility. The plant is located in Toledo, Ohio. This closure will affect 63 employees. Layoffs are scheduled to begin around May 11. A pending sale and changing business circumstances drove the... — read more 

Akron Public Schools Superintendent Mary Outley proposed a new budget plan. This plan largely avoids staff layoffs. An earlier proposal included laying off three dozen staff members. Savings are found by cutting open positions and delaying purchases... — read more 

Stratacache has laid off some employees from its operations. CEO Chris Riegel confirmed the workforce reduction. The company cited tariffs and global supply chain difficulties as reasons. The number of affected employees is below Ohio's WARN... — read more 

A South Side rail operator is closing its facility near Rickenbacker International Airport. The company, Cincinnati-based Parsec, is an intermodal railroad transportation contractor. Parsec filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)... — read more 

Meteor Creative will close its manufacturing facility. This plant is located in Tipp City. The closure will result in 66 employee layoffs. The facility has operated for nearly five decades. This ends its long presence in the community. ... — read more 

BrewDog's UK brewing operations and 11 pubs were sold for $44 million. Tilray Brands acquired these assets after BrewDog entered administration. The restructuring led to 484 job losses and 38 UK bar closures. Small investors in BrewDog's crowdfunding... — read more 

Ohio's new mini-WARN Act became effective on September 29, 2025. This state law supplements existing federal WARN requirements for employers. It expands notice recipients to include both municipal and county officials. The act also mandates more... — read more 

First Brands Group announced a plant closure. This closure will result in approximately 275 layoffs. The facility is located in Greenville. A bankruptcy filing caused the plant closure. Alleged fraud and money laundering led to the bankruptcy. ... — read more 

FTI Buyer LLC plans to permanently close its Cincinnati facility, laying off 104 employees. The online auction marketplace will shut down operations on March 6, with terminations occurring on or around that date.The company said the closure follows... — read more 

Scripps is preparing for potential layoffs as part of a significant cost-cutting and revenue growth plan. The company intends to implement new strategies, including the use of artificial intelligence and automation. These measures are designed to... — read more 

COSI and the Ohio History Connection recently experienced layoffs. These job reductions contribute to a wider nonprofit sector crisis. Eroding federal funding exacerbates these challenges for organizations. COSI laid off 15% of its staff due to... — read more 

The College of Wooster is reducing its staff due to financial pressures. Twenty-two positions were eliminated, including 18 full-time and four part-time roles. These cuts primarily affected administrative and non-student-facing departments. The... — read more 

Nine Ohio companies recently filed 11 WARN notices with the state. These filings indicate hundreds of impending job losses across various sectors. Affected industries include manufacturing, retail, and services. The federal WARN Act mandates 60 days'... — read more 

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services issued WARN notices. These notices were filed in January 2026. They indicate planned layoffs and company closures. Over 400 workers across eight Ohio companies are affected. WARN notices provide... — read more 

The Center of Science and Industry recently conducted layoffs. These reductions followed years of financial losses at the museum. Fifteen percent of its 150-person staff were affected across various departments. Current and former employees report... — read more 

Designer Brands Inc., is the parent company of DSW. Thet recently conducted a new round of layoffs. These job cuts impacted employees across various operations and brands in late January. A company spokeswoman stated these actions simplify the... — read more 

Initial unemployment benefit filings in Ohio decreased last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this decline on Thursday. New jobless claims in Ohio fell to 6,773 for the week ending January 24. This was down from 6,847 claims the previous... — read more 

Employment strength is a key factor for the 2026 housing market. Zonda identified top employment markets to watch for 2026. These markets show strong employment growth and capital investment. Charleston, Columbus, and Raleigh are among the top... — read more 

Cleveland, Ohio, January 2026: MAGNET Reduces Staff Amid Ohio MEP Funding Suspension The Trump administration froze millions in funding for Ohio manufacturing support programs last month. Cleveland's MAGNET eliminated 37 positions due to a... — read more 

TPS Implements Layoffs to Address Budget Deficit Toledo Public Schools has begun laying off employees. This action addresses a projected budget deficit. Thirty-two staff members, including nurses and social workers, were initially affected. The... — read more 

After the administration suddenly froze millions in manufacturing support funding last month, Ohio groups entered the new year grappling with layoffs and uncertainty, despite efforts by lawmakers and businesses to restore the... — read more 

MMWB Inc. Helps Firms Prevent Layoffs Via System Fixes MMWB Inc. helps companies prevent layoffs by fixing operational systems. This approach eliminates waste that drains productivity and morale. Founder Ben Klaiber notes employees spend 25% of time... — read more 

Athens County Job and Family Services will eliminate five positions. This action addresses cashflow challenges and state debt. Three of the layoffs impact the Child Support Enforcement Agency. An agency administrator expressed concerns to county... — read more 

Columbus Leaders Endorse COSI Despite Recent Layoffs Columbus elected leaders reaffirmed support for COSI's leadership. This follows the museum's recent layoffs of about 15% of its staff. City Councilmember Nick Bankston and the Mayor's office... — read more