#ohio

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

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 opposition to these cuts.

Cleveland

https://www.wkyc.com/video/news/education/students-at-clevelands-campus-international-school-walk-out-in-protest-of-cmsd-layoffs/95-321a8c13-1622-42fd-9453-ea9365ff4eec

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 hiring a new Director of Career Readiness for up to $116,000. This spending occurs despite impending staff reductions and a recent tax increase.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://fox8.com/news/i-team/looking-into-cmsd-spending-in-midst-of-teacher-layoffs-i-team/

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, arguing internal staff could manage this task. CMSD states the consultant provides interim leadership and supports decisions, not determines staffing levels.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/investigations/cleveland-schools-spent-272k-on-an-hr-consultant-to-plan-layoffs-reassignments

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. Central office, teaching, and other school-based employees are expected to be impacted. CMSD projects a nearly $50 million deficit by 2029.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://signalcleveland.org/cmsd-leaders-offer-updates-on-the-plans-for-school-mergers/

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, officials stated. A customer chose another vendor, affecting Day & Ross staff.

Hamilton, Ohio

https://local12.com/news/local/approximately-100-employees-lose-jobs-laid-off-logistics-company-multi-state-layoffs-day-ross-usa-warn-cincinnati-ohio-department-job-family-services-symmes-road-hamilton-employment-workforce

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 closed its housing program. The center will now focus on maintaining its Columbus programs and supporting Findlay-area organizations.

Columbus, Ohio

https://www.wosu.org/news/2026-03-23/columbus-lgbtq-youth-center-experiencing-layoffs-after-funding-cuts

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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 vehicle demand could extend their layoff period.

Lordstown

https://www.wfmj.com/story/53480548/laidoff-ultium-cells-workers-return-to-work-could-be-delayed-due-to-low-demand?clienttype=mobile

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. This includes retirements or resignations.

https://www.marionstar.com/story/news/education/2026/03/13/marion-city-schools-faces-budget-deficit-and-layoffs-education-spending-staff/89136686007/

https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/employment/2026/03/11/ohio-companies-layoffs-closures-feb-2026-warn-notice-1800-workers/89084064007/

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 decision.

Toledo, Ohio

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/03/chris-pugh-trending-post-template.html

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. One art therapist will be laid off, and six dean roles become part-time.

https://www.wosu.org/2026-03-09/akron-schools-superintendent-proposes-new-budget-plan-avoiding-most-layoffs?_amp=true

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 threshold. State officials have not received a WARN notice from Stratacache.

Dayton, Ohio

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/stratacache-ceo-acknowledges-employee-layoffs/HZ7ONPOY3VEARPWN4T2SAS3J7A/