Exceptions to the 60-Day WARN Notice Requirement

Under limited conditions, the 60-day notice requirement can be reduced or eliminated. Although you can shorten the notice requirement under these exceptions, the WARN Act requires that you give as much notice as possible. You must also provide a brief statement of the basis for reducing the notification period.

WARN Act Exceptions for a Faltering Company

The notice period can be reduced for a “faltering company” that is trying to stay in business by seeking additional capital or business. This provision applies only to plant¹