What is a WARN Layoff?

The Illinois law is very similar to the Federal WARN act. However, there are some important differences between the two laws:

• Federal WARN - Applies to employer with 100 or more full-time workers. 
  • Definition of “Mass Layoff” triggering notice requirements:
    • 50 or more full-time employees are laid off if they constitute one-third or more of the full-time employees at the site, or
    • 500 or more full-time employees
• Illinois WARN - Applies to employer with 75 or more full-time workers.
  • Definition of “Mass Layoff” triggering notice requirements:
    • 25 or more full-time employees are laid off if they constitute one-third or more of the full-time employees at the site, or 
    • 250 or more full-time employees