EmploymentQuestion 1027 of 1605
Under the California WARN Act, a covered employer conducting a mass layoff or plant closing generally must give affected employees how much advance notice?
a.24 hours' notice
b.No notice is ever required
c.60 days' written notice
d.One week's notice
Explanation
The California WARN Act (Labor Code §1400 et seq.) requires covered employers (generally those with 75 or more employees) to provide 60 days' written notice before a mass layoff, relocation, or termination of operations. Failure to give notice can make the employer liable for back pay and benefits.
Law Reference: Cal-WARN Act, Labor Code §1400-1408Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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