HR Glossary

What is WARN Act?

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, a federal law that requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide at least 60 calendar days' advance written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff affecting 50 or more workers at a single site.

Why it matters in hiring

WARN Act comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with W

• W-2 Form
• W-4 Form
• Walk-In Interview
• Wellness Benefits
• Withholding Tax
• Work Authorization
• Work Health and Safety Act (Australia)
• Work-Life Balance

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