(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 16, 2009 ) New York, NY - Lawyer Central has recently updated its online WARN Act resources for workers who have lost their jobs due to plant clsoings or mass layoffs. The WARN Act, which stands for Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, is a federal law enacted in 1988. It requires employers to give at least 60 days advance notice in the event of a large scale layoff, so that employees have time to find new jobs or complete training for new skills.

Manufacturing and transportation industries are often plagued with mass layoffs, and the current economic situation has forced many companies to downsize and shut down worksites. Under the WARN Act, both salaried and hourly employees working at industrial sites or in the transportation industry should receive WARN notice under certain circumstances. The WARN Act can also protect white collar workers and individuals employed in the food, retail, and medical industries. In addition to the federal law, several states have enacted their own versions of the WARN Act.

Lawyer Central’s WARN Act resources feature specific information about employee rights and entitlements under the law. Definitions of mass layoffs and plant closings, required contents for a WARN notice, and answers to frequently asked questions are also featured. Detailed information about the state WARN Acts for New York, New Jersey, Illinois, California, and Wisconsin are available for residents who work in those states. The state WARN Act laws are similar to the federal legislation and often offer greater protections for workers.

If your job loss was caused by a plant closing or mass layoff and did not receive proper warning, a WARN act lawyer may be able to help you recover compensation. Visit http://employment.lawyercentral.com/Unemployment-Worker-Adjustment-and-Retraining-Notification-Act-WARN--2-30206-95.html today and fill out the free case evaluation form. Lawyer Central will connect you with a WARN Act lawyer who will work to ensure you get the justice you deserve. Even if a severance package was never part of your employment agreement, you may receive similar compensation following the loss of your job if your employer violated the WARN Act.

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