WARN Act by State
Federal WARN sets a baseline for advance notice of large layoffs; some states add stricter rules. These are educational summaries — verify with official sources.
Federal WARN generally requires covered employers to give advance notice of qualifying mass layoffs or plant closings. Coverage thresholds, notice periods, and exceptions vary, and several states have their own “mini-WARN” laws. Always confirm the rules that apply to your situation.
State notes
California
Larger layoffs may trigger advance-notice requirements under federal WARN and the state's own rules. Verify with the official state agency below — amounts and rules vary by situation and change over time.
Texas
Large layoffs may trigger federal WARN notice requirements. Verify with the official state agency below — amounts and rules vary by situation and change over time.
New York
New York has its own WARN Act that can apply to smaller layoffs than the federal threshold, with its own notice period. Verify with the official state agency below — amounts and rules vary by situation and change over time.
Florida
Large layoffs may trigger federal WARN notice requirements. Verify with the official state agency below — amounts and rules vary by situation and change over time.
Illinois
Illinois has its own WARN Act that can apply to smaller layoffs than the federal threshold. Verify with the official state agency below — amounts and rules vary by situation and change over time.
New Jersey
New Jersey has its own WARN Act with notice and, in some cases, severance requirements that differ from federal law. Verify with the official state agency below — amounts and rules vary by situation and change over time.
Washington
Large layoffs may trigger federal WARN notice requirements. Verify with the official state agency below — amounts and rules vary by situation and change over time.
Georgia
Large layoffs may trigger federal WARN notice requirements. Verify with the official state agency below — amounts and rules vary by situation and change over time.
North Carolina
Large layoffs may trigger federal WARN notice requirements. Verify with the official state agency below — amounts and rules vary by situation and change over time.
Massachusetts
Large layoffs may trigger federal WARN notice requirements. Verify with the official state agency below — amounts and rules vary by situation and change over time.
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