Washington is the latest state to enact a “mini-WARN” Act that will require employers with 50 or more full-time employees to provide at least 60 days’ notice to the state as well as any union or employees affected by a business site closing or mass reduction in force. Although Washington’s WARN Act mirrors many federal WARN Act provisions, it has some notable distinctions.… Continue Reading
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Back to School – Remembering the 4 R’s: RIFs, Remote Work, Requests for Accommodations, and Recruitment in Uncertain Times, Part Two
Part two of our “Back to School” webinar series will take a look at looming issues for employers as they face an uncertain economic forecast while still dealing with novel challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite unemployment rates remaining steady, a changing economy has many employers anticipating the need to reduce their workforce and re-thinking workforce management.… Continue Reading