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Weekly layoff reports by industry. Guidance on layoffs and labor laws. How to control excessive WC claims with layoffs.
12-Step Program for Layoffs [35563] 
Suggests practical steps for any company to take when faced with downsizing
Suggests practical steps for any company to take when faced with downsizing
Adopt a Beneficent Approach to Mass Layoffs [35567]
Avoid the long-term scars caused by "show-them-the-door" tactics
Avoid the long-term scars caused by "show-them-the-door" tactics
BLS Mass Layoff Statistics [13124]
Identify, describe, and track the effects of major job cutbacks in the USA
Identify, describe, and track the effects of major job cutbacks in the USA
CA-California Layoff Considerations [35560]
Employment law issues to consider when considering a cutback in operations resulting in layoffs
Employment law issues to consider when considering a cutback in operations resulting in layoffs
Can a Worker be Laid Off While on WC Leave? [35538]
No law requires employers to give special treatment to employees just because they're on workers' comp leave
No law requires employers to give special treatment to employees just because they're on workers' comp leave
Characteristics of Possible Fraudulent WC Claims Post Layoff [35541]
Claims showing signs of being driven by economic need rather than disability
Claims showing signs of being driven by economic need rather than disability
Checklist: Planning a Workforce Reduction [35569]
Provides practical guidance to assist employers in implementing a reduction in force and to minimize legal risks
Provides practical guidance to assist employers in implementing a reduction in force and to minimize legal risks
Do Employee Layoffs Equal Litigation? [35545]
To reduce risks associated with layoffs, employers should consider the following
To reduce risks associated with layoffs, employers should consider the following
Employer Layoff Assistance [18573]
Advice from the US Dept of Labor for employers considering layoffs
Advice from the US Dept of Labor for employers considering layoffs
Ensuring that RIF Savings Outweigh the Costs of Litigation [35551]
Explores some measures an employer should take to protect the benefit realized by a RIF
Explores some measures an employer should take to protect the benefit realized by a RIF
Federal Assistance - Downsizing and Closing [35550]
Federal services to assist employers and workers through a layoff
Federal services to assist employers and workers through a layoff
Federal Assistance - Layoffs [35561]
Information on national emergency grants, trade adjustment assistance, Rapid Response and more
Information on national emergency grants, trade adjustment assistance, Rapid Response and more
Federal Court Finds Employer Not Liable for Sudden Layoff under WARN [35534]
An employer satisfied the “unforeseeable business circumstances” exception under WARN
An employer satisfied the “unforeseeable business circumstances” exception under WARN
Giving Staff Advance Notice of Large Layoffs [35566]
A review the general legal implications of staff reduction measures
A review the general legal implications of staff reduction measures
HI-Hawaii State Plant Closing Notice and Dislocated Worker Law ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Workers are protected from the effects of unexpected layoffs or terminations
[24094] Workers are protected from the effects of unexpected layoffs or terminations
How Layoffs Affect Workers on Light Duty Following a Workers Compensation Injury [35537]
Cites Georgia law
Cites Georgia law
Impact of Layoff on Foreign National Employees [35568]
Outlines some of the immigration issues foreign nationals and companies face during a company layoff
Outlines some of the immigration issues foreign nationals and companies face during a company layoff
Important Considerations when Making Layoff Decisions [35562]
Guidelines to follow when faced with a layoff situation
Guidelines to follow when faced with a layoff situation
Key Steps to Take During Layoff to Avoid Driving Up Workers Comp Costs [35546]
Here are some things you can do to prepare for layoffs
Here are some things you can do to prepare for layoffs
Layoff Employment Practices to Avoid Legal Pitfalls [35570]
Steps employers should take before laying off employees
Steps employers should take before laying off employees
Layoff Severance Pay Can Trigger Serious Tax Issues [35564]
Ultimately, your company must take a long look at tax laws before deciding which course of action to pursue
Ultimately, your company must take a long look at tax laws before deciding which course of action to pursue
Layoffs and Protecting your Experience Modifier [35539]
Some industry experts estimate that workers' comp claims may increase as much as 50 percent during layoffs
Some industry experts estimate that workers' comp claims may increase as much as 50 percent during layoffs
ME-Maine Layoffs [25044]
Maine's Rapid Response Team is available to assist workers who have lost their jobs due to downsizing or closure
Maine's Rapid Response Team is available to assist workers who have lost their jobs due to downsizing or closure
MI-Michigan Dislocated Workers [28085]
Workers who are dislocated because of a mass layoff or natural disaster are helped to find suitable employment
Workers who are dislocated because of a mass layoff or natural disaster are helped to find suitable employment
MO-Missouri Dislocated Workers [28083]
Information about the State's Rapid Response Program, creating a Worker Transition Team
Information about the State's Rapid Response Program, creating a Worker Transition Team
NC-North Carolina Reduction in Force [35344]
Sample RIF plan and policy in use by the State of North Carolina
Sample RIF plan and policy in use by the State of North Carolina
NE-Nebraska Layoffs/Closures [28082]
Information about the Rapid Response Program, WARN Act requirements & NAFTA Act requirements regarding layoffs
Information about the Rapid Response Program, WARN Act requirements & NAFTA Act requirements regarding layoffs
NJ-New Jersey Layoffs and Closings [33320]
NJ Dept of Labor &Workforce Development Response Team assists employers in a closing or permanent mass layoff
NJ Dept of Labor &Workforce Development Response Team assists employers in a closing or permanent mass layoff
Objective Justifiable Criteria Necessary for Job Cuts [35565]
You must set out the criteria by which you will select the individuals to be laid off
You must set out the criteria by which you will select the individuals to be laid off
Plant Closings, Layoffs and Workers’ Compensation [20038]
Workers Compensation Claim Management Best Practices for Plant Closings or Layoffs
Workers Compensation Claim Management Best Practices for Plant Closings or Layoffs
Prevent Abusive Workers Comp Claims During Layoffs [35540]
How to help prevent laid off employees from bringing baseless comp claims
How to help prevent laid off employees from bringing baseless comp claims
Preventing Workers Compensation Claims During Layoffs [35544]
Some techniques to handle these types of challenges
[35544] Some techniques to handle these types of challenges
Protecting Pension and Health Care Benefits After Job Loss [20188]
Important Information Workers Need to Know to Protect their Benefits
Important Information Workers Need to Know to Protect their Benefits
Rapid Response - State Coordinators [29971]
State services to help workers and employers deal with the effects of layoffs
State services to help workers and employers deal with the effects of layoffs
Sample City Layoff Policies [20864]
These samples are for the principal use of cities, towns and counties
These samples are for the principal use of cities, towns and counties
TAA Petition Determinations [15277]
Search for decisions on petitions for assistance from TAA or NAFTA-TAA
Search for decisions on petitions for assistance from TAA or NAFTA-TAA
Tips for a Layoff or Reduction in Force in Troubled Times [35535]
If not carefully planned in advance, a workforce reduction can result in considerable liability offsetting savings
If not carefully planned in advance, a workforce reduction can result in considerable liability offsetting savings
Tips for Planning Reductions in Force [35571]
Some issues for employers to consider as they decide whether and how to implement a layoff
Some issues for employers to consider as they decide whether and how to implement a layoff
UT-Utah Pre-Layoff Services [15279]
Utah The Department of Workforce Services' Rapid Response Team services
Utah The Department of Workforce Services' Rapid Response Team services
VA-Virginia Layoff Policy [35547]
Text of the policy used by the State of Virginia for layoffs of state employees
[35547] Text of the policy used by the State of Virginia for layoffs of state employees
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act [15278]
A Guide to Advance Notice of Closings and Layoffs
A Guide to Advance Notice of Closings and Layoffs
Workers Comp and Layoffs [35543] In considering workers compensation issues, layoff preparations must be considered
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