Ohio follows federal requirements under the Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification Act which provides protection to workers, their families, and communities by requiring employers to provide written notice at least 60 calendar days in advance of covered plant closings and mass layoffs to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ Dislocated Worker Unit (Rapid Response Unit).

WARN Notices for Franklin County, Ohio, January – March 2023:

• Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. – 6 affected – January 2023
• Abercrombie & Fitch Management Company – 66 affected – March – January 2024
• GenPak, LLC – 67 affected – March – December 2023
• Olive – 44 affected – April 2023

If your company is facing a layoff, we are here to assist you during this time of transition by providing Rapid Response (outplacement) services. We serve employers and their workforce. Services include reemployment sessions, introduction to OhioMeansJobs Centers, customized workshops, training, up-skilling, retooling, certifications, or skill matching. Those interested in learning more about Rapid Response services, please contact Windy Murphy, Associate Director of Business Solutions at wmurphy@wdbco.org