Congressional Hearing on WARN Act Responsibilities
The Congressional Hearing on WARN Act Responsibilities is a formal session conducted by the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. This hearing focuses on the obligations of employers under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, particularly in the context of potential mass layoffs and plant closures.
Key topics include the interpretation and application of the WARN Act's provisions, especially concerning the 'unforeseeable business circumstances' exception. Discussions also address the implications of recent Department of Labor (DOL) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance on employer responsibilities under the Act.
The hearing features testimony from legal experts, including Kerry Notestine, a shareholder at Littler Mendelson, who provides insights into the challenges employers face in complying with the WARN Act amid evolving federal guidance.
This event is essential for employers, legal professionals, and policymakers seeking to understand the complexities of the WARN Act and its enforcement, ensuring compliance and informed decision-making in workforce management.
Speakers(5)
Diana Furchtgott-Roth
Senior Fellow at Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
Diana Furchtgott-Roth is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, specializing in economic policy and labor economics.
Jane Oates
Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration at U.S. Department of Labor
Jane Oates served as the Assistant Secretary for the Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor, overseeing workforce development programs.
Kerry E. Notestine
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Kerry E. Notestine is a shareholder at Littler Mendelson, P.C., specializing in labor and employment law, and co-chairs the firm's Business Restructuring Practice Group.
Ross Eisenbrey
Vice President at Economic Policy Institute
Ross Eisenbrey is the Vice President of the Economic Policy Institute, where he conducts research on labor and employment issues.
Thomas P. Gies
Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP
Thomas P. Gies is a partner and founding member of the Labor and Employment Law Group at Crowell & Moring LLP, focusing on employment litigation and counseling.
Event Details
- Date
- February 14, 2013
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
- Audience
- Employers, legal professionals, policymakers