This guide provides an overview of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, outlining the requirements for employers to give advance notice to employees affected by plant closings or mass layoffs. It discusses the criteria for employer coverage, triggering events and notice requirements, along with exemptions and exceptions under the Act.
As mandated by Iowa Workforce Development, covered employers must use the Iowa Employer Notification to Employees of the Availability of Unemployment Compensation Form.
This checklist may be used to help an employer determine the necessary steps and proper process for a separation from employment, whether voluntary or involuntary.