Bill > HB815

This bill, titled the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, establishes requirements for employers with 50 or more employees regarding mass layoffs, business closings, and relocations. The bill mandates that employers provide 90 days written notice before implementing such actions to affected employees (or their union representatives), the Department of Labor and Industry, the local municipality, and the local workforce investment board. The notice must detail the scale and timing of the employment changes. The bill defines specific circumstances that trigger notification requirements, such as layoffs affecting 33% of employees or at least 25 employees, and provides exceptions for unforeseeable business circumstances or natural disasters. Employers who fail to provide proper notice can be held liable for back pay and benefits for affected employees, with potential civil penalties of up to $500 per day of violation. The law also allows for reduced penalties if employers act in good faith and provides mechanisms for employees to seek remedy through administrative hearings or civil actions. Additionally, the bill preserves employees' existing contractual and statutory rights and allows state and local entities to impose additional notification requirements for businesses receiving economic development incentives.

Labor and Employment

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