The Federal WARN Act is complex, and it's important to follow the proper procedures. Failure to adhere can be quite costly.

Several states, including New York, have implemented laws commonly called mini WARN Acts, which provide greater protection than the federal WARN Act. 

We recently posted a high-level low-down on OWBPA and its goal of preventing age discrimination in the workplace.

Now that we’ve explained OWBPA and how it applies to workers in the U.S., let’s review five faux pas when executing OWBPA.

The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) is a federal law that protects employees age 40 and older from age discrimination. When letting employees go, a severance agreement isn’t mandatory, but it can protect against future age discrimination claims if certain requirements are met.

Do you understand the basics of the federal WARN Act? Here's a high-level breakdown.

A Separation Notice is a state-approved document that employers send to employees at the time of termination. While not all states require a separation notice, California does – and that’s not all.

New years bring new headlines, and chances are you’ve seen some warning of layoffs in 2024. It’s time companies prioritize offboarding with the same forethought they give to onboarding.

As we usher in 2024, Onwards HR has a lot to celebrate. Before we rush head-first into what’s next, we want to take a moment to reflect on the many accomplishments that made 2023 a success.

After evaluating more than 90 startups from 22 countries with 25 experts from within and outside of SAP, Onwards HR was chosen to present our innovative solution to a most impressive audience. Were we nervous? Just a little.

Many companies invest in recruiting and maintaining employee morale, but there’s another important element that impacts both your ability to hire and retain employees — the exit experience.

Let’s be real: reductions in force (RIFs) are unpleasant. When a RIF is necessary, it’s best to make sure your offboarding process is handled as smoothly as possible.

Workforce reductions can quickly become one of those “wake me up when this is over” things, but they don’t have to be as agonizing as they sound.

Though terminations are hardly elegant, they can be handled thoughtfully and graciously.

Technology has evolved to do things we could have never imagined.

Because the layoffs disproportionately affected older employees, th EEOC deemed IBM's process discriminatory, violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA.)

Most employers tend to give their B-E-S-T when it comes to onboarding, but offboarding is rarely approached with the same enthusiasm.

On March 31, 2021, President Biden unveiled the proposed $2.7 trillion American Jobs Plan (AJP).