As the current economic crisis escalates and businesses are being forced to restructure their operations through mergers, acquisitions or workforce reductions, many employers are faced with the unpleasant tasks of laying off some of their staff members. When workforce reductions are needed, employers must be sure to comply with certain legal requirements. One such requirements is the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act which mandates that under certain circumstances employers provide employees with 60 days advance notice in the event of a mass layoff or plant closing.In 1988, Congress passed the WARN Act to provide workers with sufficient time to prepare for the transition between jobs. Below are some specific guidelines to ensure compliance with WARN…
