As some companies consider reductions in force amid uncertain economic conditions, employers need to prioritize compliance with state laws governing mass layoffs and plant closings, which provide regulations on top of the federal WARN Act.
The WARN Act requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide employees with 60 days of paid notice if they conduct a qualifying mass layoff (typically of 500 or more employees) or plant closing. Failing to comply can result in expensive litigation and can leave employers on the hook for lost wages, daily penalties, and attorneys’ fees.
In addition to the federal mandates, numerous ...
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