Received a W.A.R.N Notice

So you have received a WARN notice...synonymous to receiving The Pink Slip. You probably have lots of questions and concerns. Briefly I will inform you of the following:

* Generally, WARN covers employers with 100 or more employees, not counting those who have worked less than six months in the last 12 months and those who work an average of less than 20 hours a week.
* Employees entitled to advance notice under WARN include managers and supervisors as well as hourly and salaried workers.
* Regular federal, state, and local government entities that provide public services are not covered by WARN.
http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-warn.htm

The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers WARN at the federal level, and some states have plant closure laws of their own. A State Dislocated Worker Unit Coordinator can provide more information on notice requirements in a specific area. http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-warn.htm

It DOES apply to all in the plant/location/warehouse....manager, supervisors and all applicable employees unless previously discussed with your employer. Some person with dual or multiple location responsibility may be exempt from this notice, in certain states.

If you have received this notice and feel you are out of options, check out the Department of Labor site (url above) and other local state and federal offices. Know your rights, and your OPTIONS...