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Layoffs at tech giants Twitter and Meta this week have affected thousands — and they’re just the latest examples in a downsizing trend that was already taking place across the industry.
The news has put a spotlight on what rights employees have in mass layoff situations. While the laws around workforce reductions vary by location and employer size, there are steps anyone can take to help cope with being let go.
In addition, dealing with the emotions around a layoff is probably the hardest part for most people, but these three steps will at least help you protect yourself financially as you contemplate what comes next in your working life.
If you’ve gotten notice you are being terminated, experts recommend checking that your employer has complied with the law.
Employment in the U.S. is typically “at will,” meaning that a company can let employees go at any time. But companies do have some responsibilities.
In mass layoff situations for larger firms, companies that fulfill certain criteria are required by federal law to provide employees 60 days’ notice. The WARN Act is meant to provide workers with sufficient time to seek other employment or retraining opportunities before losing their jobs.
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