SimplyHR | Employment & Labor Blog 

Job dislocations, mass layoffs, plant closings. News of these events has become more and more prevalent in recent years, leaving many employers grappling with how to handle complicated PR and legal issues in today’s changing job market.

One issue often overlooked by employers is whether they must “WARN” affected employees in such situations. The failure to consider this question or the failure to reach the “right” conclusion can have devastating consequences for an employer – particularly when an affected employee opts to file a class action challenging the employer’s decision.