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WARN Act
1/3/2025, 8:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2892
Under the WARN Act, employers with 100 or more employees are required to provide at least 60 days notice before closing a plant or conducting a mass layoff that affects 50 or more employees. This advance notice gives workers and their families time to prepare for the loss of income and seek new employment opportunities.
The WARN Act also requires employers to provide notice to affected employees, their representatives, and local government officials. Failure to comply with the WARN Act can result in penalties for employers, including back pay and benefits for affected employees. Overall, the WARN Act aims to protect workers from sudden job loss and provide them with the opportunity to plan for their future. It is an important piece of legislation that helps to ensure fairness and transparency in the workplace.
Congressional Summary of HR 2892
Weather Alert Response and Notification Act or the WARN Act
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the effectiveness of local alerting systems in disseminating timely and relevant information during weather-related emergencies.
In conducting the study, the GAO must (1) evaluate the efficacy of various alert mediums, including platforms such as social media; and (2) establish a set of best practices for such alerts.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2892
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2892
Total Number of Sponsors
14Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
14Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
90Democrat Cosponsors
54Republican Cosponsors
36Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2892
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2892
Comments
Elliott Powers
1 year ago
I think this new bill is great for workers like me. It will help protect our jobs and make sure we get proper notice if there are layoffs. I'm glad they are looking out for us hardworking folks.
Prince Cheek
1 year ago
I think this new bill is gonna help a lot of folks out there, including me. But I'm not exactly sure how it all works. Can someone explain the big picture to me?
Collin Thomas
1 year ago
I think this bill is good idea. It important to know if emergency alerting systems work. But what will this do for us in the long run? #HRBill2892 #emergencyalert #study
Hailey Lancaster
11 months ago
I can't believe this new bill is going to make it harder for companies to give employees advance notice of layoffs. It's going to be so stressful not knowing if I'll have a job or not. Why would they pass something like this?
