Employment Law Guide

Mass Layoffs, Reductions in Force and Plant Closings

Guidance on federal and state laws relating to mass layoffs, reductions in force and plant closings.

Federal Law and Guidance

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.

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