Massachusetts Layoff Notice Requirements

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Massachusetts employers with 100+ employees must provide 60 days notice for mass layoffs under the WARN Act. Failure to comply may result in liability for wages and benefits. Consult a local employment attorney for specific advice.

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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Massachusetts, employers are generally not required to provide advance notice of termination. However, there are exceptions:
- If the company has *+ employees and is closing or laying off *+ employees.
- If the employee is under a contract that requires notice.
Please consult with a local employment attorney for specific advice.
They did have more than * and laid off a lot of people
In Massachusetts, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act applies:
- If *+ employees are laid off, the employer must provide 60 days' notice.
- If not, it may be liable for wages and benefits for the notice period.
Consider contacting an employment attorney.
thanks
You're welcome! If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. You may want to contact the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards for more information.

Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Staniford St, Boston, MA *
Website: www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-labor-standards