Is your company about to do layoffs? This website tells you.
Did you know you can look up if a company is going to be doing layoffs months before they announce it? ⚖️ It’s called The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act of 1988 and it protects workers by requiring most companies with more than 100 employees to provide a 60-calendar day advance notification of planned closings and mass layoffs 📆📣 The primary aim is to give employees and communities ample time to prepare for the impact of such significant workforce changes.
And they have to publicly report these to WARN notice databases that you can look up online 💻
Who Does the WARN Act Apply To?
The WARN Act applies to businesses with 100 or more full-time employees, including part-time workers who collectively work at least 4,000 hours per week ✅ The act doesn't cover all types of layoffs; it focuses on plant closings and mass layoffs that meet specific criteria.
Advance Notice Requirements:
Employers covered by the WARN Act must provide employees with at least 60 days notice before a plant closing or mass layoff 🚫 This notice offers affected employees the time needed to seek alternative employment, access training resources, and adjust their financial plans💰🫱🏻🫲🏼
How to Access WARN Act Information:
You can access information about layoffs through your state's labor department or workforce agency. They are responsible for maintaining records of WARN Act notices filed by employers in your area 🗃️✍🏼Websites of these agencies often provide databases or tools to search for WARN Act notices related to your industry or region
Steps to Check for WARN Act Notices:
Visit Your State Labor Department Website: Locate the WARN Act section on your state's labor department website 👩🏼💻
Search by Industry or Region: Use available filters to narrow down your search based on industry or location 🔎
Review Notices: Look for recent WARN Act notices related to your field or region. These notices will give you insights into upcoming layoffs 💡
or better yet, just google it. Type in [warn notice] + [your state].
Why Should You Use the WARN Act?
Using the WARN Act to look up layoffs can provide you with a valuable advantage. By being aware of potential job cuts in advance ✂️, you have the opportunity to explore new career options, update your resume, enhance your skills, and network in advance.
🧠 Remember, the best time to look for a new job is before you need one! Start reaching out to companies (department heads & hiring managers on LinkedIn) & sprucing up that resume 📝You got this!
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