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The construction industry is seeing a drop in job openings but also in layoffs, according to new data from labor experts. But as part of an industry with one of the highest layoff rates, it’s crucial for construction...more
Here’s the scenario: You were just told that your company needs to reduce its workforce by 10%, and it’s your job to put together an action plan for this grim assignment. But there’s a catch. The leadership team wants you to...more
Although the COVID-19 pandemic might feel like a thing of the past, California’s Right to Recall continues in place. In October 2023, Governor Newsom signed bill SB 723, which amended California’s Right to Recall law and...more
A scroll through social media will quickly reveal that we’re in a new workplace era where the stigma attached to being fired or laid off is waning and many people are seeking solidarity online. In recent viral posts on...more
Governor Newsom signed into law a plethora of bills that significantly expand the rights of employees in California, although notably vetoing a bill that would have prohibited caste discrimination. Most of the new laws take...more
In part two of our series on Reductions in Force in Asia Pacific, we addressed the importance of restructuring rationale, employee selection and redeployment, and consultation with employees or employee representatives. In...more
In part one of our series on Reductions in Force in Asia Pacific, we addressed the importance of planning and strategy timing. In part two, we consider the next three things that we recommend multinational employers look...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth recently hosted a webinar entitled Asia-Pacific Reductions in Force: Ten Things to Look Out for, addressing the practical issues employers should be aware of when restructuring in APAC. We shared...more
You may have recently made the difficult decision to reduce your workforce, and you still have some tough choices ahead regarding how to handle the details. Perhaps the most important decisions will involve how you chose to...more
The recent pendulum-swinging NLRB decision that invalidated confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements will have far-reaching effects on employers that utilize them during layoffs or other...more
The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank highlights many of the concerns that employers might face should they find themselves in the midst of a liquidity crisis. Making payroll, arriving at decisions related to wage...more
With economists predicting a recession in the coming year, many employers are considering downsizing their operations. In planning for and implementing such reductions, employers should be aware of the risk of litigation...more
As we move deeper into the new year, the U.S. government continues to try to resolve the challenges facing the immigration system due to the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting processing backlogs. These...more
Over the course of a brewery’s growth in the industry, there may come a time when you are faced with the difficult but necessary decision to lay off some employees as part of a reduction in force or other restructuring...more
As part of the well-publicized reductions in force taking place at Twitter, former employees and their advocates have heavily criticized the severance packages the company offered. In many cases, those offers were limited to...more
Almost three years after signing into law legislation significantly amending the state’s mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”) (NJ WARN), Governor Phil Murphy...more
Employers often consider five key “work streams” at the initial planning stages of a reduction in force (RIF). WARN Act and Mini-WARN Requirements - The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)...more
An unfortunate result of the current state of economic uncertainty is that many employers have begun to consider reductions-in-force or other layoffs. However, you need to ensure you carry out any RIFs or layoffs correctly if...more
Recent news has shined a spotlight on the legal consequences of mass layoff situations. Employers should take steps now to prepare for possible reductions in their workforce. By being aware of the potential pitfalls and legal...more
Here in Wisconsin, we say – “Don’t like the weather? Wait five minutes” – to capture our ever-changing outdoors. (Case in point: as I write this article, today’s high temperature is 72 degrees; tomorrow’s is 36.) The phrase...more
As economists argue whether a recession is on the horizon, some employers may begin to prepare to cut expenditures, including through a reduction in force. While not necessary under most state laws, many employers opt to...more
With the rise of inflation and other negative economic indicators, most news reports are suggesting that the U.S. economy is facing uncertain times. Some economists predict that the economy is headed for a recession or that...more
...join us for Ideas for Businesses to Navigate Economic Uncertainty, a webinar comprised of brief - only 15 minutes each! - presentations tailored to meet the needs of senior executives and leaders of in-house legal...more
The new year has brought with it new legislation in New Jersey that warrants close scrutiny by hotel owners and operators alike. Introduced as Bill A-6246, which was signed by Governor Phil Murphy on January 18, 2022, upon a...more
To say that COVID-19 has presented numerous challenges to employers would certainly be an understatement. One of the changes and challenges that has entered the workforce is the proliferation of work-from-home arrangements. ...more