The New York WARN Act:
WARN Act Attorneys

What is the New York WARN Act?

The New York Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), which took effect on February 1, 2009, protects workers in the event of a covered plant closing, relocation or mass layoff, by requiring employers to give affected employees 90 days notice. This advance notice gives employees the opportunity to seek employment elsewhere or to make other preparations in response to the the impending layoff. The New York WARN Act expands on the provisions of the Federal WARN Act.

Several other states also have their own "mini" version of the Federal WARN Act. For more information please see the California WARN Act, the Illinois WARN Act, and the New Jersey WARN Act.

What are my rights under the New York WARN Act?

The New York WARN Act differs from the Federal WARN Act in several important ways. For example:

• The New York WARN Act applies to businesses with 50 or more employees, while the Federal WARN Act generally applies to businesses with 100 or more employees.
  
  
• The New York WARN Act requires employeers to give 90 day notice, while the Federal WARN Act requires 60 day notice.
  
  
• Under the New York WARN Act, a "mass layoff" must result in the employment loss of at least 25 full-time employees, compared to a minimum of 50 full-time employees under the Federal WARN Act.

What can I do if I believe my employer violated the New York WARN Act?

If you believe that you or your colleagues were denied the notification required by the WARN Act, or that your employee rights have otherwise been violated, please fill out the form to the right or call us toll free at (866) 981-4800 for a confidential consultation with a WARN Act attorney.

WARN Act Class Action Lawsuits Update

SPANSION WARN ACT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

Girard Gibbs filed class action lawsuit on behalf of terminated Spansion employees. To learn more about the case and receive updates regarding the status of the case, please visit our Spansion WARN Act Class Action page.

FLEETWOOD WARN ACT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

Girard Gibbs filed class action lawsuit on behalf of terminated Fleetwood Enterprises employees. To learn more about the case and receive updates regarding the status of the case, please visit our Fleetwood Enterprises WARN Act Class Action page.

Important Note: This summary is intended to provide a basic overview of the typical types of employment cases handled by our firm. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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