Includes guidance to avoid layoff, develop selection criteria, conducting adverse impact analysis and compliance with the WARN Act; Required WARN notices; sample Separation Agreements and Release, Checklists and tools for compliance.
Comprehensive Reduction in Force Guide & Toolkit
There’s no more “business as usual.” Amid heightened economic and political uncertainty, many companies are looking for ways to bolster stability and maximize flexibility in response to significant change. Predictive insights are paramount.
When employers are forced to consider difficult workforce changes, such as a need to cut costs or improve efficiency, a reduction in force (RIF) or other layoff should be considered to ensure the continued viability of your operations. When conducting a RIF, however, a multitude of potential federal, state and local risks arise that may impact your decisions. Thoughtfully planning and preparing for the RIF is critical.
fpSOLUTIONS Comprehensive Reduction in Force Guide & Toolkit provides a number of resources to help employers plan and properly carry out a layoff, including guidance to avoid layoff, develop selection criteria, conducting adverse impact analysis and compliance with the WARN Act; Required WARN notices; sample Separation Agreements and Release, Checklists and tools for compliance.
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This Reduction in Force Toolkit and any information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Any document(s) and information should be reviewed by your respective legal counsel for the state(s) and jurisdiction(s) in which your employees work and/or in which you operate to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state law, and to ensure that it is appropriate to your particular situation. The template separation agreements and WARN notices contained in this toolkit were developed assuming application of federal law only and do not account for state or local law requirements. Given the complexities of reductions in force, these templates must be tailored to the specific facts and circumstances surrounding your plans. Note that federal, state, and local laws are regularly updated and new laws are implemented; therefore, you should review all relevant laws in effect for any changes prior to use. The materials are intended for personal use only and distribution without fpSOLUTIONS’ express written consent is prohibited.