Employers operating in Nebraska must make sure they understand their obligations under the state’s new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which will take effect in mid-July. The new “mini-WARN” law, which will require covered employers to give 90 days’ written notice before a business closing or mass layoff, goes farther than federal WARN layoff notice rules in several important ways. We’ll explain the key takeaways about Nebraska’s new requirements and offer practical steps for your business.
Quick Background
Nebraska’s mini-WARN Act (LB 921), which was approved by Governor Jim Pillen on April 14, supplements the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (federal WARN Act) with state-level notice obligations. Although Nebraska’s law incorporates much of the federal WARN framework, it also adds notice requirements and procedural nuances that employers must understand to navigate compliance effectively.
For more on the federal WARN Act, check out this recent FP insight: Warning! The WARN Act is More Complicated Than You Think: 4 Steps for Employers Facing Layoffs.
Nebraska joins at least 15 other states, including California, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, that have enacted their own WARN laws with different triggers and thresholds for when notice is required.
Key Takeaways About Nebraska’s Mini-WARN Act
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