What does the WARN Act specifically require?

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act specifically requires employers to provide advance notification of layoffs. This federal law obligates employers with 100 or more full-time employees to give their employees and the local government at least 60 days' notice before a plant closing or mass layoff. The purpose of this advance notice is to allow employees time to prepare for the impending job loss, seek new employment, and arrange for any necessary retraining or other support. The law emphasizes the need for transparency and communication during significant employment changes, ensuring that affected workers are not caught off guard by sudden layoffs. This requirement highlights the importance of protecting workers’ rights and promoting economic stability in communities.

The other options do not align with the specific provisions of the WARN Act—such as health benefits, salaries for furloughed workers, or compensation for overtime work—as they pertain to different areas of labor law and worker protections.