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Key Considerations for Navigating Workforce Furloughs and Reductions During Government Cutting and Shutdowns

The Trump administration has taken various measures aimed at cutting government agencies, departments, spending, and contracts. The ripple effects of these actions have already had far-reaching impacts on many federal...more

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Five Types of Class Action Risks Following a Layoff

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Lately it seems like you can’t go a day without seeing news of another round of layoffs affecting workers and companies across the U.S. As companies seek to cut costs, however, they should be wary of the legal risks that come...more

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Key Considerations for Navigating Workforce Reductions During Uncertain Economic Times

With a potential recession looming and a growing number of companies announcing significant layoffs almost daily, employers are increasingly considering reductions in force (RIFs) to weather the financial uncertainty in the...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Employers: Prepare Now for Recession-Based Layoffs

With many economic experts predicting that the U.S. will enter a recession in the near future, employers are preparing for the possibility of significant layoffs. Before making cuts, companies – especially those with remote...more

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Williams Mullen's COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Conducting Reductions in Force Post COVID-19

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Labor & Employment partner David Burton outlines key questions that employers should ask themselves prior to conducting a reduction in force, including: “Will my decision have a disparate impact on various protected...more

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Seyfarth Policy Matters Newsletter - June 2020 #3

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Despite Big SCOTUS Win For Dreamers, President Trump Continues to Restrict Immigration Through Executive Action.  As we noted here, just last week, SCOTUS issued its opinion in Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of...more

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COVID-19 Retaliation Claims - A 2020 Trend in Employment Litigation?

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Tracking the onslaught of new lawsuits filed in response to the COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated that three primary categories of plaintiffs are bringing these claims against companies... ...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

[Podcast]: Reductions in Force

In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, partners Harris Mufson and Evandro Gigante discuss considerations and best practices associated with reductions in force.  Companies that make a business decision to reduce its staffing...more

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What GCs Need to Know About Reductions in Force

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Reductions in force (“RIFs”) are group terminations, usually driven by the financial condition or business needs of the employer. An employer’s General Counsel, even though responsible for protecting the employer from legal...more

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2015 Employment Law Issues Tournament: First Round Results and Recaps

This past weekend, while college basketball teams across America finished up their conference tournaments, 64 employment law issues played in the first round of our tournament, and boy did it live up to the hype. Filled with...more

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Tread Carefully When Implementing a Reduction in Force

With recent price drops in the oil and gas industry it is likely that reductions in force (RIFs) are looming on the horizon. But employers need to tread carefully when implementing any RIF, as it can raise thorny issues under...more

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