New York WARN Statute Became Effective Feb 1, 2009

The New York State Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, S. 812, took effect on February 1.

This statute affords greater protections to employees than its federal counterpart. Specifically, it  requires employers to provide 90 days' notice prior to a plant closing, mass layoff or relocation occurring on or after the effective date.

Notice must be provided to affected employees and their representatives, the state department of labor, and local workforce investment boards at least 90 days before the event.

Violations are enforceable by the commissioner of labor and are subject to civil penalties and back wages.

The federal statute only requires 60 days of plant closing notice.

via Mitchell H. Rubinstein

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