
Ohio’s New Mini-WARN Statute
On July 1, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill No. 96, which, in addition to establishing the state’s operating budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, introduced a new mini-WARN statute, Ohio Revised Code § 4113.31 (Ohio WARN), requiring employers to provide notice of certain plant closings and mass layoffs. The new law is set to take effect on September 29, 2025.