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.

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.

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.

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?

Though terminations are hardly elegant, they can be handled thoughtfully and graciously.

Workforce reductions can quickly become one of those “wake me up when this is over” things, but they don’t have to be as agonizing as they sound.

Most employers tend to give their B-E-S-T when it comes to onboarding, but offboarding is rarely approached with the same enthusiasm.

Let’s be real: reductions in force (RIFs) are unpleasant.

Like most businesses given the current climate, Onwards HR clients are facing financial pressures and having to make tough workforce decisions.