Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (or WARN Act for short) is a law that helps workers who might lose their jobs. That can happen if a company is downsizing, closing down, or moving to a new place. The law says the company has to let the workers and their families know about this ahead of time, so they can get ready and plan for what's next.
The company has to let the workers know at least 60 days before they might lose their jobs. They can tell the workers in person, by mail, or even by email. They also have to tell the government officials in charge of employment in the area where the workers are based.
If the company doesn't give the workers enough warning, they could get in trouble with the government and have to pay back some money. The WARN Act is there to help workers feel more in control of their future and give them time to look for new jobs or get training for a new career.
The company has to let the workers know at least 60 days before they might lose their jobs. They can tell the workers in person, by mail, or even by email. They also have to tell the government officials in charge of employment in the area where the workers are based.
If the company doesn't give the workers enough warning, they could get in trouble with the government and have to pay back some money. The WARN Act is there to help workers feel more in control of their future and give them time to look for new jobs or get training for a new career.