Company Shutdown Notice Requirements

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In Louisiana, employers are not required to give notice before shutting down. However, under the federal WARN Act, companies with 100+ employees must provide 60-day notice. Exceptions include: unforeseeable business circumstances, natural disasters, and faltering company. You may have a valid claim if your situation doesnt fall under these exceptions. Consult a local employment attorney to explore your options.

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Can i sue a company that shutdown without giving notice to employees
Hello ****, in the US, the WARN Act requires employers to provide 60 days notice. However, there are exceptions. Could you please tell me where this occurred?
Thibodaux lousiana
In Louisiana, employers are not required to give notice before shutting down. However, under the federal WARN Act, companies with *+ employees must provide *-day notice. Exceptions include:
- Unforeseeable business circumstances
- Natural disasters
- Faltering company
You may have a valid claim if your situation doesn't fall under these exceptions.
They didnt give us a reason why they shut us down
If the company has over * employees and didn't provide a valid exception, you may have a claim under the WARN Act. It would be beneficial to consult with a local employment attorney to explore your options.