Layoffs & Reductions in Force

Sherman & Howard's labor and employment law attorneys assist employers who must undergo layoffs or reductions in force. Employers must release employees for many reasons, including poor performance, misconduct and corporate downsizing. Due to the number of persons involved, every layoff or reduction in force raises the risk of legal claims. In addition, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires that many private sector employers give 60 days notice of large-scale layoffs and plant closures. We consult with clients on establishing lawful, non-discriminatory systems for the selection of employees in reductions in force. We work with a client involved in downsizing, studying statistics on the workforce and on the employees tentatively selected for layoff, to guard against unlawful discrimination. We also confer with clients on compliance with the WARN Act and similar state laws. When claims arise, we defend clients' layoff and reorganization decisions.

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