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Layoff
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The Daily Intake
Federal Judge Blocks Shutdown Layoffs
A recent federal court ruling has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s plan to lay off thousands of federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston issued…
Labor and Employment Law Insights
October’s Layoff Surge: Legal Essentials for Employers Navigating RIFs
By Kevin Koronka, Courtney Steelman, Amanda Ellis
Earlier this month, our team published an in-depth article for federal contractors on navigating WARN Act compliance amid government shutdowns and federal contract cancellations. Since then, we’ve been closely monitoring…
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
New Cal-WARN Act Notice Requirements
California recently passed Senate Bill 617 which requires additional information to be provided in Cal-WARN Act notices issued on or after January 1, 2026. As a brief background, there are…
Mike McBride Online
Worth Reading – Layoffs Cast a Long Shadow
By Mike McBride
Layoffs aren't good for business. They are detrimental to employees, even those not directly affected, and I would add that they also don't benefit customers. The only benefit large corporations…
Employee Rights Blog
Laid Off in Your 50s? 5 Essential Things Ontario Workers Need to Know
Laid Off in Your 50s? Here’s What Ontario Workers Need to Know Layoffs in your 50s aren’t just emotionally difficult. They can carry serious financial and legal consequences. Whether you’re…
Hall Benefits Law Blog
Supreme Court Okays Mass Federal Workforce Layoffs
By Anne Hall
The U.S. Supreme Court recently gave the green light to the Trump administration to continue laying off large numbers of workers at 19 federal agencies and departments. While litigation over…
Employee Rights Blog
Getting Laid Off In The C-suite: What Executives Need to Know if They’re Facing A Layoff
Short Service, Strong Severance: What Executives Need to Know About Being Laid Off If you’re in a C-suite or senior executive role and facing a layoff, it’s easy to assume…
Consumer Finance and Fintech Blog
D.C. Circuit Clears Path for CFPB Layoffs
By A.J. Dhaliwal, Mehul Madia, Maxwell Earp-Thomas
On August 15, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit reversed a lower court decision that had temporarily blocked mass layoffs at the CFPB. The case arose after…
Manufacturing Law Blog
As Tariff Talks Heat Up, Revisiting Two Key Laws Related to Layoffs
By Abby Warren, Guest Contributor
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher Costain. As tariff talks continue to heat up and fuel heightened economic uncertainty, manufacturers are left to determine how to…
Davis+Gilbert PERKS
Washington’s New Mini‑WARN Act Imposes Expanded Layoff Notice Obligations
Washington State Enacts New Layoff-Notification Requirements Next Month Effective July 27, 2025, employers with employees in Washington State will be bound by new mini-WARN Act requirements. This legislative term, Washington signed…