The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services issued several WARN notices from multiple employers in April 2026, with more than a dozen companies indicating they are planning layoffs or closures.
The April WARN notices affect more than 1,800 workers in Ohio.
Multiple Ohio companies file 13 WARN notices in March 2026
Among the WARN notices is Refresco, an independent bottler of soft drinks. In a press release, Refresco states it plans to cease manufacturing operations at the plant in June.
Here are Ohio’s April 2026 WARN notices with the number of affected workers:
In an update to its initial WARN notice, GXO stated 10 of the impacted employees from its West Jefferson site would remain temporarily employed at another GXO facility.
Similarly, First Brands communicated to ODJFS its intent to retain 263 workers at its Bowling Green location through May 31, 2026. The company also intends to retain 345 workers at its Tiffin location through May 31, 2026, according to a WARN notice update.
What is a WARN notice?
A WARN notice, also known as the “Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification,” gives workers advance notice at least 60 days before their layoff date, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
WARN notices are required when the employer has 100 or more full-time employees, the layoffs will last more than six months and they affect at least 50 full-time employees.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: April 2026 layoffs, closures affect over 1,800 Ohio workers. Here’s where
Reporting by Mariyam Muhammad, USA TODAY NETWORK / Cincinnati Enquirer
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