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WARN
The federal Worker Adjustment and
Retraining Notification (WARN) Act was enacted on August 4,
1988 and became law effective on February 4, 1989 providing
protection to workers, their families and communities by
requiring employers to provide a 60 day calendar notice in
advance of covered plant closings and mass layoffs. To learn
more, read the summary of public law number 100-379 (S.
2527). Please note there are currently no additional legislative
regulations imposed on employers by the State of Iowa.
When the WARN Notice is received of a major worker
dislocation, Iowa Workforce Development’s Rapid Response
Coordinator contacts company officials as soon as possible
to discuss early intervention services. At this time, IWD
begins its responsibilities under the Federal legislation
for the WARN Act and the Worker Investment Act (WIA) to
serve as the lead agency for the coordination of services
and serve as the Chair of the meetings held as part of the
Rapid Response process.
For additional information on WARN Act requirements, contact
your State Rapid Response Coordinator or utilize the
WARN Elaws Advisor. Elaws Advisors help you understand your
rights and responsibilities under the employment laws and
regulations. Each Advisor imitates the interaction you might
have with an employment law expert. The Advisors ask
questions and provide answers based on your responses.
Employer’s Guide to Advance Notice of Closings and
Layoffs
http://www.doleta.gov/layoff/pdf/EmployerWARN09_2003.pdf
WARN Reports:
Review a list of WARN notices received by the Iowa Workforce
Development.
WARN reports available include summary detail
on the affected employers and their layoffs or plant
closures.
http://www.iowaworkforce.org/centers/warn/warn.pdf
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