With Companies Across the U.S. Announcing Layoffs, Wolters Kluwer Labor & Employment Expert Analyzes WARN Act Requirements in Each State - PR Newswire
Legal analyst outlines the differences between federal and state standards related to several WARN Act obligations
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What: Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. labor and employment law analyst has provided guidance on the federal Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, outlining federal and state differences around coverage, notice, severance, and penalties.
Why: Wolters Kluwer legal expert has provided an analysis on the WARN Act, a measure which requires employers with 100 or more full-time workers to provide written notice at least 60 days before implementing a plant closing or mass layoff, unless the layoff is a direct result of a natural disaster or unforeseeable business circumstances. The analysis found that the combination of COVID and differing federal and state obligations complicate the process employers must follow in warning of mass layoffs. On June 15, a federal appellate court ruled that the COVID-19 pandemic is not a natural disaster that would relieve employers of their duty to give adequate warning before mass layoffs. Although the WARN Act pertains to these larger employers, several jurisdictions have plant closing and layoff requirements that apply to employers with fewer than 100 employees. Some jurisdictions also have stricter notice requirements, with an obligation to provide notice immediately.
Key takeaways from the analysis of the WARN Act include:
- Coverage. The WARN...
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