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Labor & Employment Law Blog
States May Have Additional Layoff Notice Requirements Under “Mini-WARN” Statutes
By Elyssa Sternberg, Sheppard Mullin
The Workers Adjustment and Retaining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with over 100 employees to follow certain notice requirements when laying off employees. 20 C.F.R. 693.6. WARN requires employers with…
G & G Law Blog
COVID-19 Employer Questions: Terminations, Layoffs, and Furloughs
Disclaimer: We are not experts in health or policy and make no guarantees as to the accuracy or timeliness of the details on this page. This page is for informational…
New York Labor & Employment Law Blog
Basic Legal Considerations for Employers When Reducing Staff or Compensation
Businesses are continuing to grapple with the myriad challenges brought on by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Workforce reductions are an unfortunate but inevitable byproduct of this national crisis. Employers across…
Inside Jobs
Ten Ways to Avoid Layoffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Lindsay Burke, Carolyn Rashby, Molly Ramsden, Tom Plotkin
As the COVID-19 public health crisis continues, businesses are dealing with unprecedented disruptions to operations and workforce stability. Most employers undoubtedly want to assist their employees during this uncertain time,…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
Coronavirus Update 3-24-2020: Layoffs, furloughs, and group health insurance
The question I’ve received the most in the past week is the difference between a layoff and a furlough. Both are reductions in force caused by economic conditions. There is…
HR Defense
Notice Requirements When Furloughing Or Laying Off Workers in the Pandemic
By Akerman Law
Employers contemplating layoffs or furloughs of employees as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak need to be careful. Even if they are not subject to the federal Worker Adjustment and…
The Employer Report
California Waives the 60 Day Cal-WARN Notice Period for COVID-19 Layoffs – But Only If Notice is Given As Soon As Practicable
Unfortunately, the economic reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, including recent shelter in place orders in California, is forcing employers to implement a range of cost-cutting measures - furloughs, temporary office and…
Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives
Will Employers Who Institute Temporary Layoffs In Response To COVID-19 Have To Pay Out All Wages Due At The Time of Layoff? In California, They Might
By J. Drei Munar, Emily Burkhardt Vicente
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus, many employers are grappling with the need to immediately shut down operations. This…
California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
WARNing Shot: Newsom Semi-suspends Cal-WARN; Critical Obligations Remain
By Holger G. Besch, Jean Wilson, Joshua L. Ditelberg, Kristina M. Launey
Seyfarth Synopsis: California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order suspending some Cal-WARN Act obligations, attempting to ease struggling employers’ obligations in the face of COVID-19; but note that employers…
Dutton Employment Law Blog
Is a Layoff a Constructive Dismissal (COVID-19)?
Many are wondering, is a temporary layoff caused by Coronavirus COVID-19 related business slowdowns and closures a “constructive dismissal”? Temporary ...The post Is a Layoff a Constructive Dismissal (COVID-19)? appeared…