Mergers, acquisitions, domestic or international growth, downsizing: all roads generally lead to personnel restructuring and/or reductions in force. You need to make sure you know the laws before you handle such a difficult situation. Learn how to successfully implement a plant closing or a reduction in force without being tripped up by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, state laws, or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Receive model releases and waivers and practical suggestions and considerations for RIF procedures, performance appraisals, and RIF early retirement benefits. Plus take home a complete RIF checklist including WARN, adverse impact analysis, releases, and severance so you are sure to avoid any liability should you find yourself in either situation.