Several states, including New York, have implemented laws commonly called mini WARN Acts, which provide greater protection than the federal WARN Act. 

New years bring new headlines, and chances are you’ve seen some warning of layoffs in 2024. It’s time companies prioritize offboarding with the same forethought they give to onboarding.

As we usher in 2024, Onwards HR has a lot to celebrate. Before we rush head-first into what’s next, we want to take a moment to reflect on the many accomplishments that made 2023 a success.

A Separation Notice is a state-approved document that employers send to employees at the time of termination. While not all states require a separation notice, California does – and that’s not all.

We recently posted a high-level low-down on OWBPA and its goal of preventing age discrimination in the workplace.

A Colorado Separation Notice informs the Department of Labor whether the employee qualifies for unemployment benefits. In Colorado, employers are required to provide this form to all employees who leave the organization.

Talk of labor unions has gained increased media attention in recent years. From Amazon to Starbucks and from Barnes & Noble to Uber, headlines have focused on a call to organize. Even so, a recent episode of NPR’s Planet Money determined that this supposed “boom” might not be as explosive as previously reported.

On April 10, 2023, the NJ WARN Act went into effect for New Jersey employers. Employers who fail to comply may face penalties as high as an additional four weeks of severance pay.

After evaluating more than 90 startups from 22 countries with 25 experts from within and outside of SAP, Onwards HR was chosen to present our innovative solution to a most impressive audience. Were we nervous? Just a little.

Many companies invest in recruiting and maintaining employee morale, but there’s another important element that impacts both your ability to hire and retain employees — the exit experience.

The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) is a federal law that protects employees age 40 and older from age discrimination. When letting employees go, a severance agreement isn’t mandatory, but it can protect against future age discrimination claims if certain requirements are met.

Georgia abides by the federal WARN Act. Here’s what Georgia employers need to know when evaluating for WARN.

A Separation Notice informs the Department of Labor whether the employee qualifies for unemployment benefits. In Georgia, employers are required to provide this form to all employees who leave the organization.

Layoffs save money in the long run, but it’s important to understand the hidden costs associated with laying off employees. 

Anyone in HR knows that layoffs can lead to chaos. However, with the right technology in place, severance can be simplified.

Most often we discuss risk related to wrongful terminations or severance mispayments. But what about the risk of a data breach?

HR professionals are under immense pressure to make the company go ‘round, and this has only intensified since the onset of COVID-19.

Companies take time to analyze voluntary leavers, the employees who remain, and who they are hiring — but what about the people you had to exit?

Are you protecting your company and treating your employees as best you can when planning a workforce reduction? Learn more about reductions in force selection criteria.

When and how much advance notice of termination should you provide your employees? This question comes up quite often when handling workforce reductions.