Legal Guides
Understanding your legal rights during a layoff can make a significant difference. These guides explain protections you may have.
Disclaimer: These guides provide general information only and are not legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, consult with a qualified employment attorney.
Age Discrimination in Layoffs: Know Your Rights Under the ADEA
Complete guide to age discrimination during layoffs. Understand your rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and what to do if yo...
Wrongful Termination Guide: When Layoffs Cross Legal Lines
Complete guide to wrongful termination during layoffs. Understand illegal firing, protected classes, retaliation, and when you may have a legal claim.
California WARN Act (Cal-WARN): Complete Guide to Your Rights 2026
California has stricter WARN Act requirements than federal law. Learn the Cal-WARN thresholds, notice requirements, penalties, and what to do if your ...
New York WARN Act (NY WARN): Complete Guide to Your Rights 2026
New York requires 90 days notice for mass layoffs - the strictest in the nation. Learn NY WARN thresholds, penalties, and what to do if your employer ...
State WARN Acts (Mini-WARN Laws): Complete 50-State Comparison 2026
Many states have stricter WARN Act requirements than federal law. Compare state mini-WARN laws, thresholds, notice periods, and your rights by state.
WARN Act Guide: Your Rights During Mass Layoffs and Plant Closures
Complete guide to the WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act). Understand your legal rights, employer obligations, and what to do...