Enhanced Worker Protection: Longer Layoff Warnings and New Rights.
The "Fair Warning Act of 2023" aims to strengthen worker protection in cases of mass layoffs or plant closings. It introduces a longer 90-day notice period and new definitions of employer and employment loss, covering more situations. Citizens will gain better access to information about available benefits and support services.
Key points
Employers must provide 90-day advance notice of layoffs or plant closings, giving employees more time to prepare.
The definition of employer is expanded to include businesses with 50 or more employees or an annual payroll of at least $2,000,000, as well as parent and affiliate companies influencing decisions.
New rules for temporary layoffs require employers to provide short-time compensation and clear recall dates.
A publicly accessible database will be created with information on planned layoffs and plant closings, increasing transparency.
Employee rights under this act cannot be waived through pre-dispute agreements, including arbitration agreements, strengthening their legal standing.
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