Cincinnati business owners react to unemployment changes in Oho The struggle to find workers has put a strain on some restaurants. Their owners hope Thursdayâs announcement will change that. Unemployment changes coming to Ohio in June, DeWine says By Amber Jayanth | May 13, 2021 at 11:09 PM EDT - Updated May 13 at 11:13 PM CINCINNATI (FOX19) - At the end of next month, unemployment checks in Ohio will be a bit smaller. On Thursday Gov. Mike DeWine announced that the state will stop participating in the federal program that gives an additional $300 in unemployment benefits. Meanwhile, the crowds of diners are coming back to restaurants in Cincinnati. At the Taste of Belgium, the owner tells us that they need help.