What is the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)?

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, commonly referred to as the WARN Act, is a federal law that requires employers with 100 or more employees (or 50+ employees in certain circumstances) to give at least 60 days advance notice before closing a facility or initiating a mass layoff. The WARN Act was established to ensure that employees receive adequate notice before losing their jobs due to closures or layoffs. The WARN Act applies in the state of Washington, when a plant or facility closes, or when 50 or more employees suffer an employment loss in any 30-day period due to lack of available work. This applies even if the employer does not have 100 or more employees in Washington. The WARN Act requires employers to give written notice to affected employees and certain government agencies at least 60 days before closing or initiating a mass layoff. Employees who are laid off due to a WARN Act violation may be entitled to back pay and benefits for up to 60 days. They may also be entitled to damages and attorneys’ fees. It is important that workers understand their rights when faced with a layoff and contact a lawyer right away if there is an indication that the WARN Act has not been followed.

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