VSP Global Conducts Permanent Layoffs In Ohio Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

This week, VSP Global submitted a WARN with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services explaining it would be conducting permanent layoffs in the state. The impacted facilities are located at the following addresses. understanding rights during a layoff EOC1 3400 Morse Crossing Columbus, Ohio EOC2 4249 Easton Way Suite 425 Columbus, Ohio The…

COVID-19 Layoffs: Hooters Of America LLC Laying Off 500 Workers At Corporate Owned Restaurants In Indiana

Hooters of America has submitted a WARN with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. It explains that due to unforeseen business circumstances and the unprecedented effects of the coronavirus outbreak, the company will be conducting layoffs at its corporate officers and at corporate-owned Indiana Hooters restaurants. The following Indiana restaurants will be impacted. 6426 East…

EVRAZ Oregon Steel Laying Off Approximately 230 Employees In Portland, Oregon

EVRAZ Inc., which is doing business as EVRAZ Oregon Steel, has submitted a WARN with the Oregon Dislocated Worker Unit. It explains that the company has experienced a significant business downturn and has developed plans for a workforce reduction. The impacted facility is located at 14400 North Rivergate Boulevard in Portland, Oregon. The company anticipates…

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Extends Temporary Layoff For 797 Employees In Findlay, Ohio

This week, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company submitted an updated WARN with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The company announced a temporary shutdown of its operations on March 21, 2020. At the time, it believed workers would be able to return to work on April 6, 2020. strategies for post-layoff career planning…

Coronavirus Leads To Massive Layoff At Carter Fuel Systems In Indiana

Coronavirus Leads To Massive Layoff At Carter Fuel Systems In Indiana

This week, Carter Fuel Systems submitted a WARN with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The letter alerts that the company will be laying off workers at its Logansport, Indiana facility, which is located at 101 Industrial Boulevard. The layoffs will be carried out on a rolling basis starting on April 1, 2020. the psychological…

American Energy Corporation’s Bankruptcy Could Leave 358 Without Jobs In Beallsville, Ohio

American Energy Corporation’s Bankruptcy Could Leave 358 Without Jobs In Beallsville, Ohio

The American Energy Corporation has submitted a WARN with the Ohio Department of Workforce Development. The letter explains that the company has been trying to sell its assets after its recent bankruptcy filing. The company does not know when the sale will occur or which employees will be offered employment. The company operates in the…

Park Hotel In Madison, Wisconsin Temporarily Closing Business Due To Covid-19

Park Hotel Inc. has filed a WARN with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to alert of a business closure. The letter explains that the company will be temporarily closing its business and laying off all or most of its staff. The impacted facility is located at 22 South Carroll Street in Madison. The unforeseen…

Natural Disaster Leads To Aramark Uniform Services Layoffs In Nashville, Tennessee

On March 17, 2020, Aramark Uniform Services filed a WARN with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The letter explains that the company laid off workers on March 13, 2020. The company was unable to provide 60 day notice since the layoff was the result of a natural disaster. In total, 93 workers…

COVID-19 Causes Wayzata Home Products Lays Off 165 Workers In Connersville, Indiana

On March 13, 2020, Wayzata Home Products filed a WARN with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The letter explains that the company has decided to permanently cease all business operations effective March 13, 2020. The company cites the market, financial impact of COVID-19, and unsuccessful efforts to acquire additional capital investment as reasons for…

Fedex Facility In Halethorpe, Maryland Set To Close Impacting 130 Workers

On February 11, 2020, the Maryland Department of Labor received a WARN from Fedex Ground Package System Inc. The WARN explains that the company will be closing its Halethorpe, Maryland facility in April of this year. The closure is expected to take place on April 18, 2020. In a statement to Fox Baltimore, the company…