This checklist may be used to ensure proper steps are taken when identifying employees in a Reduction in Force (RIF) and in determining if the employer must comply with the strict provisions of the WARN Act.
An employer may use this letter to notify affected employees of an impending layoff or plant closing. If an employer must comply with the WARN Act, further outlined steps must be taken.
This Quick Reference chart will enable an employer to determine if it is covered by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, and if so, whether the WARN Act requires advance notification for an upcoming layoff, site closure or reduction in force (RIF).
HR guidance on layoffs, reductions in force, compliance with the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, and the importance of understanding corresponding or heightened WARN Act requirements based on state law.