Company Closure Notice Requirements

Summary

In Oregon, no state law mandates notice before a company closure, but the federal WARN Act requires 60 days notice for closures affecting 50+ employees. The WARN Act applies if the company has 100+ full-time workers, lays off 50-499 workers constituting 33% of employees, or lays off 500+ workers. If you believe your employer violated the WARN Act, you can contact the U.S. Department of Labor, file a complaint with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, and may be entitled to back pay and benefits. You can apply for unemployment benefits as soon as you lose your job or your hours are reduced.

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Is it legal for a company to only give their employes a three day notice before closing
Hello ****, to provide the most accurate information, could you please let me know the country or state you're located in? Labor laws can vary significantly from one jurisdiction to another.
Oregon
In Oregon, there's no explicit law requiring employers to provide notice before closing. However, the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires 60 days' notice in some situations. Factors include:
- The company's size
- Number of employees affected
- If it's a temporary or permanent closure.
How do I know if this situation is under the warn act
The WARN Act applies if:
- The company has * or more full-time workers
- It's laying off * to * workers at a single site of employment and these constitute at least *% of the employees
- It's laying off * or more workers at a single site.
- It's not a temporary closure.
Does all the the above have to apply to be unser the warn act?
No, not all conditions must be met. The WARN Act applies if any of the following apply:
- The company has *+ full-time workers.
- It's laying off *-* workers at a single site, constituting at least *% of employees.
- It's laying off *+ workers at a single site.
- It's not a temporary closure.
What can I do if im in this situation?
In Oregon, if you believe your employer violated the WARN Act, you can:
- Contact the U.S. Department of Labor or a private attorney.
- File a complaint with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.
- You might be entitled to back pay and benefits for the violation period.
What good will it do for me If i report a issue like this?
Reporting a violation of the WARN Act can benefit you in the following ways:
- You may receive back pay and benefits for the violation period.
- It can prevent similar situations in the future.
- It holds the company accountable for their actions.
Can you receive unemployment?
Yes, if you have lost your job through no fault of your own, like a business closure, you can typically apply for unemployment benefits in Oregon. However, you must:
- Be actively seeking work.
- Be physically able to work.
- Have earned enough wages during the base period.
When are you able to apply for unemployment?
In Oregon, you can apply for unemployment benefits as soon as you lose your job or your hours are reduced. It's important to apply as soon as possible because benefits won't be retroactively paid for the time prior to the application.
Can i apply if i still plan on working one more day?
Yes, in Oregon, you can apply for unemployment benefits even if you are still working your final day. However, your claim won't start until the week after you fully stop working. It's suggested to apply as soon as you stop working to avoid any delays in receiving benefits.
Thank you
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