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Anatomy of a layoff

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Approach to Layoffs and Compliance with the WARN Act

During layoffs, it is essential to maintain empathy and treat employees with respect as if they may return in the future. Layoffs are typically triggered by strategic changes or cash flow issues, but they could also be strategically spaced out to avoid accountability under the WARN Act, the main regulation governing layoffs in the US.

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