Although more than half of U.S. states don’t mandate separation notices, Connecticut is among the states in which employers are legally required to provide a separation notice. 

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

Let’s take a look at five common faux pas when executing OWBPA.

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.

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.

Are you a Georgia employer facing plant closures or mass layoffs? Ensure you’re compliant with the WARN Act. Learn about the WARN Act in Georgia, including its applicability and employer requirements.

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.

Did you know that almost half of U.S. states have mandated separation notice requirements? Learn how technology helped one company simplify this complex process.

Do you understand the basics of the federal WARN Act? Here's a high-level breakdown.

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.

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

It only takes one missing document to end up on the wrong side of an age discrimination suit. Don’t forget about OWBPA.

We all make mistakes, right? Some of us have just never made one that cost $500K.

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.

Here’s what a camel taught our CEO about offboarding employees. Hint: Separation technology can be your oasis in the separation desert.

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.

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

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