Reduction In Force (RIF) & WARN Act in Today’s Economic Climate: How to Decrease Headcount While Avoiding an Increase in Litigation Risk

This program provides best practices and practical tips to consider when engaging in any type of downsizing or restructuring initiative. WARN and RIFs are topics already ripe for litigation — both individual and class action — and this litigation carries with it significant exposure. A brief review of alternatives to engaging in a RIF is provided, followed by a step-by-step detailed review of each consideration point up through the date of actual notification to the impacted employees.