Do I have to give notice before laying off many employees?

Employer

Employers with 100 or more employees, excluding part-time employees.

Yes, if a plant closing or mass layoff under the WARN Act is planned, written notice is required.

Give 60 days written notice to affected employees or their representative, the state dislocated worker unit and the chief elected local official.

high (statutory_damages)

1. Count employees against the 100-employee threshold
2. Check whether the event is a plant closing or mass layoff
3. Send written notice to all three recipients
4. Document dates and recipients

At least 60 calendar days before the plant closing or mass layoff.

• 29 U.S.C. 2101(a)(1)
• 29 U.S.C. 2102(a)
• 29 U.S.C. 2104(a)

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