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California Executive Order Allows Businesses To Assert An “Unforeseeable Business Circumstances” Exception to California WARN Act For Events Caused By COVID-19; Notice Must Be As Soon As Practical.

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California maintains its own “mini” WARN Act, Labor Code section 1400, et seq., which requires employers with 75 or more employees to give 60 days’ notice prior to mass layoffs, substantial relocations, or termination of operations at a covered establishment.  Unlike the federal WARN Act, California’s statute also applies to furloughs as few as three weeks, according to a 2017 Court of Appeal decision in Int’l. Bhd. of Boilermakers, etc. v. NASSCO Holdings Inc., 17 Cal. App. 5th 1105, 226 (2017).  Also, unlike the federal WARN Act, California does not have an unforeseeable business circumstances or natural disaster exception to the 60-days’ notice requirement. READ MORE →

After the Storm: Employers’ Obligations After Sandy

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Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath has created enormous difficulties for employers on the East Coast. Between the devastation caused by the storm itself, power outages, and transportation shutdowns, employers were forced to close business or operate on a significantly reduced basis for days, and, in some cases, weeks. Nevertheless, companies must still satisfy certain obligations as employers. While situations vary considerably from employer to employer, here is a summary of key issues and employer obligations post Sandy: READ MORE →