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People Matter, Especially in Tough Times
When companies say goodbye to their most valuable assets—people—they’re losing more than just headcount; they’re parting ways with everything that person brought to the organization. Show you care, even during difficult times
A closer look at the Federal WARN Act
The Federal WARN Act is complex, and it's important to follow the proper procedures. Failure to adhere can be quite costly.
New York State WARN Act
Several states, including New York, have implemented laws commonly called mini WARN Acts, which provide greater protection than the federal WARN Act.
Does OWBPA apply to international workers?
We recently posted a high-level low-down on OWBPA and its goal of preventing age discrimination in the workplace.
21 Days vs. 45 Days & Other OWBPA Faux Pas
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 WARN Act in Georgia
Are you a Georgia employer facing plant closures or mass layoffs? Ensure you’re compliant with the WARN Act. Learn about the WARN Act in Georgia, including its applicability and employer requirements.
The $500K Mistake
We all make mistakes, right? Some of us have just never made one that cost $500K.
Advance Notice of Termination: To Give or Not to Give
When and how much advance notice of termination should you provide your employees? This question comes up quite often when handling workforce reductions.
When HR Means Help Required
HR professionals are under immense pressure to make the company go ‘round, and this has only intensified since the onset of COVID-19.
Remote Work and the WARN Act
Even though remote workers may be out of sight, they can’t be out of mind when it comes to WARN Act application.
A Friendly Furlough WARNing for Employers
Despite unusual levels of uncertainty as we deal with the wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic, compliance is still required.
Gay, Lesbian & Transgender Workers Protected Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that employers who fire workers for being gay or transgender are in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.