WARN Notice to Affected Non-union Employees

Summary

This template is a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act Notice (WARN) to Affected Non-union Employees that is for use in giving notice of plant closings or mass layoffs. It contains practical guidance, drafting notes, alternate clauses, and optional clauses. This template is intended for private employers. It is based on federal law and does not address all potential state law distinctions; thus, applicable state laws dealing with plant closings and/or mass layoffs should be consulted as those state laws may have different notice requirements. For a full listing of key content covering departing employees, see Departing Employees Resource Kit. For a full listing of key content covering reductions in force, see Reductions in Force Resource Kit. For information on WARN Act requirements, see Reductions in Force and WARN Compliance, WARN Act Compliance Checklist, and Labor and Employment Law § 264.03. See also WARN Act: Key Considerations Video. For related WARN Act notice forms, see WARN Notice to Union Representatives of Affected Employees, WARN Notice to the Chief Elected Official of the Unit of Local Government, WARN Notice to the State Dislocated Worker Unit, and Employment Law Deskbook § 10.01. For more information on plant closings, mass layoffs, and WARN, see Employment Law Answer Book (CCH) Q 13:27–Q 13:43. For information on state laws concerning WARN requirements, see the Mass Layoff and Plant Closing Laws column of the Investigations, Discipline, and Terminations State Practice Notes Chart.