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New Jersey WARN Act

The New Jersey WARN Act mandates that employers provide advance notice and other protections to employees in certain termination situations. Employers who fail to comply may face steep penalties, including an additional four weeks of severance pay.

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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. 

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Georgia Separation Notice Requirements

A Separation Notice informs the Department of Labor whether the employee qualifies for unemployment benefits. In Georgia, employers are required to provide this form to all employees who leave the organization.

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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.

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Layoffs are Looming

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.

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In the Know: Labor Unions, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and Separations

Talk of labor unions has gained increased media attention in recent years. From Amazon to Starbucks and from Barnes & Noble to Uber, headlines have focused on a call to organize. Even so, a recent episode of NPR’s Planet Money determined that this supposed “boom” might not be as explosive as previously reported.

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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.

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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.

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