What is the WARN Act?

Mass layoffs and plant closings are devastating. And such layoffs and closings are even worse when they are unexpected. That is why Congress passed the WARN Act—which requires that employers give advanced notice to their employees about mass layoffs or plant closings.

Thus, most employers with 100 or more employees must provide an advanced warning—of at least 60 days—to their employees before a mass layoff or plant closing. The purpose of the WARN Act is to give workers time to (1) prepare for unemployment, (2) start looking for new jobs, or (3) enter training or retraining programs.  

Unfortunately, too many employers ignore the WARN Act—and start mass layoffs or plant closings without giving their employees the required 60-day warning. This is illegal. And it devastates workers and their families.

Holding Employers Accountable

Our attorneys hold employers accountable. Whenever an employer ignores the WARN Act—and starts mass layoffs or plant closings without warning—our attorneys pursue class-action litigation. Through this litigation, our attorneys (1) hold the employers accountable, and (2) secure compensation for workers.